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California Burrito

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinating Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 734

Ingredients

Salsa

  • 1 can 14 ounces of fire-roasted tomatoes
  • 1 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 jalapeno pepper seeds removed
  • ½ small onion peeled and roughly chopped
  • ½ bunch cilantro
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

Avocado Crema

  • 1 ripe avocado
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 Tbsp mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp ground cumin
  • ¼ tsp garlic powder

Carne Asada

  • 1 ½ pounds skirt or flank steak pounded to tenderize
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cumin
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ½ tsp freshly ground pepper

French Fries

  • 2 medium russet potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 Tbsp cornstarch
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground pepper

Burritos

  • 8 to 10 large flour tortillas
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 ¼ cups shredded mild cheddar cheese

Instructions

  • All ingredients ready? Let's begin!

Salsa

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the tomatoes, lime juice, jalapeño pepper, onion, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, oregano, and pepper.
  • Pulse until blended but still a little chunky.
  • Refrigerate until ready to assemble the burritos.

Avocado Crema

  • In the bowl of a food processor, add the avocado, sour cream, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, cumin, and garlic powder.
  • Pulse until smooth.
  • Refrigerate until ready to assemble the burritos.

Carne Asada

  • To a 1/2 gallon plastic bag, add the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, sugar, cumin, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
  • Add the steak to the bag and seal it. Massage the meat to coat completely. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for 4 to 8 hours.
  • Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes prior to grilling. Prepare your charcoal or gas grill. Or, preheat a grill pan to medium-high. Grill the steak 5 minutes per side, or until an internal thermometer reads 130°F.
  • Transfer the steak to a clean cutting board. Tent with foil and allow it to rest for at least 5 minutes.
  • Slice the steak thinly against the grain.

French Fries

  • Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the olive oil, cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
  • Slice the potatoes into 1/4-inch thick strips or fries. Add them to the bowl and toss to coat evenly.
  • Place the fries in a single layer on the lined baking sheet.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 15 minutes. Turn the fries over and continue to cook for an additional 15 minutes until golden brown and crispy.

Burritos

  • Warm a skillet or flat top griddle over medium heat.
  • Place the tortillas on a flat work surface. Layer each tortilla with carne asada, followed by French fries, cheese, avocado crema, and salsa. Roll the burritos tightly.
  • Warm the burritos on the skillet or griddle just until the cheese melts, rotating once to brown both sides.
  • Serve while warm with lots of napkins.

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Nutrition

Calories: 734kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 42g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 128mg | Sodium: 1813mg | Potassium: 1222mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 1053IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 487mg | Iron: 6mg