I was in the mood for a taco bowl but instead of using chicken as my protein, I decided to make this copycat carne asada from Chipotle. Carne Asada translates to grilled meat, specifically beef. In Mexican Cuisine, carne asada is a popular choice of meat and can be used in a variety of dishes.
Carne Asada is usually made with skirt steak, flap steak, flank steak and sometimes even chuck steak. The other important piece for making a good care asada is the marinade. And this Copycat Chipotle recipe has a great marinade.
Serving Suggestions
You have many options when it comes to serving this delicious carne asada. You can use it for tacos, burritos, nachos, carne asada bowl or even quesadillas! Heck, you can even make carne asada fries if you want.
What is Chipotle
If you are not familiar with Chipotle, it’s a chain of fast-casual restaurants specializing in tacos, burrito bowls, and Mission-style burritos.
Ingredient Substitution
Instead of Flank Steak, you can use skirt steak, flap steak, and sometimes even chuck steak.
Copycat Rating
Since the goal of a Copycat Recipe is for it to taste exactly like the original, it’s only natural to rate this recipe against the original. This Copycat recipe rates a solid 8 out of 10 in my opinion. Let me know what you think in the comments section below.
Gather your Ingredients
To make this copycat Carne Asada recipe from Chipotle, you will need the following ingredients. For ingredient amounts, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Red Onion, Garlic Cloves, Adobo Sauce, Ancho Chili Powder, Olive Oil, Ground Cumin, Dried Oregano, Salt, Pepper and Flank Steak.
How to Make Chipotle’s Carne Asada
- Add the red onion, garlic cloves, adobo sauce, ancho chile powder, olive oil, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt and pepper to the food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour the marinade into a measuring cup and add water to reach 1 cup.
- Place the steak in a large freezer bag and add the marinade. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight if you can.
- Let the beef sit in the marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature before cooking.
- Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Add the steak and cook, flipping occasionally, until the temperature reaches between 135-145°F internal temperature.
- Remove from the skillet and let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
Printable Recipe Card
Copycat Chipotle Carne Asada
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Ingredients
- ½ medium Red Onion, coarsely chopped
- 3 Garlic Cloves
- 2 Tbsp Adobo Sauce
- 2 Tbsp Ancho Chili Powder
- 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 2 Tsp Ground Cumin
- 2 Tsp Dried Oregano
- 1 Tbsp Salt, or to taste
- 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
- 4 lbs Flank Steak
Instructions
Make the Marinade
- Add the red onion, garlic cloves, adobo sauce, ancho chile powder, olive oil, ground cumin, dried oregano, salt and pepper to the food processor. Blend until smooth. Pour the marinade into a measuring cup and add water to reach 1 cup.
- Place the steak in a large freezer bag and add the marinade. Refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight if you can.
- Let the beef sit in the marinade for 30 minutes at room temperature before cooking.
Make the Carne Asada
- Heat about 2 tablespoons oil in a large skillet. Add the steak and cook, flipping occasionally, until the temperature reaches between 135-145°F internal temperature.
- Remove from the skillet let rest for 10 minutes before cutting.
