Carne Asada With Portobello And Bell Peppers Recipe

Grilled steak is a Paleo classic, but without any vegetables, it can get a little too carnivorous – why not cook up the vegetable side at the same time, with complementary seasonings? For this recipe, the main event is the steak, but a side of pan-fried Portobello mushrooms and colorful bell peppers fills out the plate in style.

As a cooking method, grilling tends to raise fears of carcinogens formed by the high heat, but the actual evidence here is murkier than you might think, and there’s a solution!

Rubbing the meat in an antioxidant-rich rub or marinade before grilling helps protect it from heat damage, so slather on that olive oil and spice mix! Both of them are full of antioxidants that help protect the fats in the meat.

If you have any leftovers, this would also be good cold – or throw it into some beaten eggs to make a frittata or an omelet with a fresh-off-the-grill flavor.

Carne Asada with Portobello And Bell Peppers Recipe

SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 30 min

Ingredients

• 2 skirt steaks
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro, minced
• 1 serrano or jalapeño chilies, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• ½ tsp. oregano
• ¼ tsp. ground cumin
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Portobello and Bell Pepper Ingredients

• 2 to 3 large portobello mushrooms, sliced, stems removed
• 2 bell peppers, sliced
• 1 onion, sliced
• 1 tbsp. taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Preparation

1. In a bowl, combine the lime, olive oil, cilantro, chili(es), garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
2. Pour the marinade over the steaks, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
3. Grill the steaks on both sides to your desired doneness (about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare).
4. Let the steak rest for a few minutes.
5. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and bell peppers for 2 to 3 minutes.
6. Add the mushrooms, taco seasoning, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
7. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring until it starts to soften but is still firm.
8. Slice the steak against the grain, and serve with the portobello and vegetable medley.

Carne Asada with Portobello And Bell Peppers Recipe

Grilled steak with spicy pan-fried vegetables - an easy, no-fuss meal that also makes delicious leftovers.

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Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Total Time 45 mins

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Servings 4 people

Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 2 skirt steaks
• Juice of 1 lime
• ¼ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup fresh cilantro minced
• 1 serrano or jalapeño chilies minced
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• ½ tsp. oregano
• ¼ tsp. ground cumin
• Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 to 3 large portobello mushrooms sliced, stems removed
• 2 bell peppers sliced
• 1 onion sliced
• 1 tbsp. taco seasoning
• 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice
• 1 tbsp. olive oil

Instructions

 

• In a bowl, combine the lime, olive oil, cilantro, chili(es), garlic, oregano, cumin, and salt and pepper to taste.
  ¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup fresh cilantro, 1 serrano or jalapeño chilies, ½ tsp. oregano, ¼ tsp. ground cumin, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, 1 tbsp. fresh lime juice, 2 garlic cloves
• Pour the marinade over the steaks, and let marinate for 30 minutes.
  2 skirt steaks
• Grill the steaks on both sides to your desired doneness (about 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium rare).
• Let the steak rest for a few minutes.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the onion and bell peppers for 2 to 3 minutes.
  2 bell peppers, 1 onion, 1 tbsp. olive oil
• Add the mushrooms, taco seasoning, lime juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
  Juice of 1 lime, 2 to 3 large portobello mushrooms, 1 tbsp. taco seasoning, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
• Cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring until it starts to soften, but is still firm.
• Slice the steak against the grain, and serve with the portobello and vegetable medley.

Nutrition

Calories: 434kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 25gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 69mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 2311IUVitamin C: 81mgCalcium: 34mgIron: 3mg

Keyword bell pepper, carne asada, portobello mushrooms

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