Tostadas de Carne Asada
Tostadas de Carne Asada
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced steak
- 2 tablespoons carne asada seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 splash Jugo Maggi
- 1 lime, juiced
For the Pico de Gallo
- 2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 white onion, finely chopped
- 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped, as needed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Guacamole
- 3 avocados, pitted and scooped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
For Assembly and Toppings
- 8 tostada shells, as needed
- 1/2 cup crema mexicana, as needed
- 1/4 cup salsa verde, or your favorite salsa, as needed
- 4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pico de Gallo: In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped roma tomatoes, white onion, serrano pepper, and cilantro. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and add salt to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min
- 2
Prepare the Guacamole: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a separate mixing bowl. Mash the avocado flesh with a fork until your desired consistency is reached (chunky or smooth). Squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the mashed avocado and add salt to taste. Mix well to combine and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Prepare the Carne Asada: Place the thinly sliced steak into a bowl. Add the carne asada seasoning, black pepper, a splash of Jugo Maggi, and the juice of 1 lime. Use your hands to thoroughly mix and coat the steak with all the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the Carne Asada: Heat a grill or griddle to a high temperature. Place the seasoned steak on the hot grill. Cook the steak, flipping as needed, until it reaches your desired level of doneness and has nice grill marks (approximately 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare).
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Rest and Chop the Carne Asada: Remove the cooked steak from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes. This helps keep the meat juicy. Once rested, chop the carne asada into small, bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Assemble the Tostadas: Take one tostada shell. Spread a layer of crema mexicana over the tostada. Pile a generous amount of the chopped carne asada on top of the crema. Add a dollop of the prepared guacamole and a spoonful of the fresh pico de gallo. Crumble queso fresco over all the toppings and drizzle with salsa verde (or your favorite salsa) to finish. Repeat with remaining tostadas and serve immediately.
⏱️ 10 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Tostadas de Carne Asada
For the Carne Asada
- 1 1/2 pounds thinly sliced steak
- 2 tablespoons carne asada seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 splash Jugo Maggi
- 1 lime, juiced
For the Pico de Gallo
- 2 roma tomatoes, finely chopped
- 1/4 white onion, finely chopped
- 1 serrano pepper, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup cilantro, finely chopped, as needed
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
For the Guacamole
- 3 avocados, pitted and scooped
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, to taste
For Assembly and Toppings
- 8 tostada shells, as needed
- 1/2 cup crema mexicana, as needed
- 1/4 cup salsa verde, or your favorite salsa, as needed
- 4 ounces queso fresco, crumbled, as needed
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Pico de Gallo: In a mixing bowl, combine the finely chopped roma tomatoes, white onion, serrano pepper, and cilantro. Squeeze the juice of 1 lime over the mixture and add salt to taste. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and set aside.
⏱️ 10 min - 2
Prepare the Guacamole: Cut the avocados in half, remove the pits, and scoop the flesh into a separate mixing bowl. Mash the avocado flesh with a fork until your desired consistency is reached (chunky or smooth). Squeeze the juice of 2 limes over the mashed avocado and add salt to taste. Mix well to combine and set aside.
⏱️ 8 min - 3
Prepare the Carne Asada: Place the thinly sliced steak into a bowl. Add the carne asada seasoning, black pepper, a splash of Jugo Maggi, and the juice of 1 lime. Use your hands to thoroughly mix and coat the steak with all the seasonings.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the Carne Asada: Heat a grill or griddle to a high temperature. Place the seasoned steak on the hot grill. Cook the steak, flipping as needed, until it reaches your desired level of doneness and has nice grill marks (approximately 2-3 minutes per side for medium-rare).
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Rest and Chop the Carne Asada: Remove the cooked steak from the grill and allow it to rest for a few minutes. This helps keep the meat juicy. Once rested, chop the carne asada into small, bite-sized pieces.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Assemble the Tostadas: Take one tostada shell. Spread a layer of crema mexicana over the tostada. Pile a generous amount of the chopped carne asada on top of the crema. Add a dollop of the prepared guacamole and a spoonful of the fresh pico de gallo. Crumble queso fresco over all the toppings and drizzle with salsa verde (or your favorite salsa) to finish. Repeat with remaining tostadas and serve immediately.
⏱️ 10 min