Oklahoma Dietetic Association - Oklahoma Beef Industry Council Recipe of the month

Oklahoma Beef Council Recipe of the Month

Carne Asada
Makes 2-4 servings

Ingredients:

2 boneless beef top loin (strip) steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 10 ounces each)
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 large cloves garlic, minced
2 lime wedges
1/2 to 1 cup prepared guacamole
Additional lime wedges (optional)

Cooking Instructions:

1. Combine cumin and garlic; press evenly onto beef steaks.

2. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 15 to 18 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally.

3. Squeeze juice from 1 lime wedge over each steak. Carve steaks into thin slices. Serve with guacamole; garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition information per serving (1/4 of recipe): 265 calories; 13 g fat (4 g saturated fat; 3 g monounsaturated fat); 71 mg cholesterol; 214 mg sodium; 4 g carbohydrate; 2.4 g fiber; 32 g protein; 9.2 mg niacin; 0.7 mg vitamin B6; 1.7 mcg vitamin B12; 2.6 mg iron; 37.5 mcg selenium; 5.8 mg zinc.