Carne Asada With Black Beans Recipes

CARNE ASADA WITH BLACK BEANS

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil.
• Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
• Add the chile powder, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the oregano and 3/4 cup of water and cook over very low heat, whisking occasionally, until the marinade is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
• Season with salt.
• Transfer the marinade to a large baking dish and let cool completely.
• Add the steaks and turn to coat.
• Cover and refrigerate overnight.
• Light a grill. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
• Add the chorizo and cook over moderate heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
• Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a bowl; reserve it for another use.
• Add the onion to the saucepan along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oregano and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
• Add the beans with their liquid and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
• Season lightly with salt.
• Grill the rib eye steaks over moderately high heat, turning once, about 12 minutes for medium-rare meat.
• Serve the steaks with the black beans, avocado slices and lime wedges.
• *Spicy, peppery Côtes-du-Rhône Wine: 2006 Domaine d'Andézon.

CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Add the garlic, jalapenos, lime juice, orange juice, cilantro, olive oil, sugar, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper to a food processor and puree until very smooth.
• Cut the steak crosswise into thirds (skirt steak is typically long and skinny, so this will make the pieces more manageable when grilling). Place in a large resealable plastic bag, then pour in the marinade, flipping and massaging the steak to make sure it's evenly coated. Remove as much air as possible, then seal the bag and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours (any longer and the citrus juice will start to "cook" the steak).
• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat and brush the hot grates with oil. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off, and season both sides with a pinch each of salt and pepper. Grill until nicely charred on the outside, 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer to a cutting board to rest, about 10 minutes. Thinly slice the steak against the grain, then serve with lime wedges.