Slow Cooker Carne Asada

The picky hubby panics a bit when I spout off our entree for the night and he doesn’t recognize the name.  This Slow Cooker Carne Asada had him puzzled for an instant, but once he took his first bite, this Latin dish was a smash hit!

Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Of course, Bill’s memories from high school Spanish probably cued him in. Carne = Meat. So he wasn’t worried. There was the time, more than a decade ago, when I first made Penne with Harvarti. His eyes widened as he fretted, “You’re not feeding me fish are you???” He’s come a long way since then! The literal translation of carne asada is “grilled beef, ” but this slow cooker version is perfect for the winter or a busy day.

Garnishes

Like with tacos, carne asada wouldn’t be the same without the garnishes! Typically served with radishes, avocados and lime, the hubby wouldn’t have any of that. I had some shredded cheese and salsa in the fridge as I anticipated that these “funky” toppings wouldn’t be his style. We both loved this flavorful beef our own way.

Misen Knives

I was sent two beautiful Misen knives to review, a chef’s knife and a brand spankin’ new paring knife. When you do a lot of cooking, sharp, ergonomic knives are a must. Misen is a new company that is introducing more reasonably priced knives. They sliced and chopped wonderfully and are definitely attractive. At $65 and $30 respectively, these Misen knives are perfect for the starter cook. Of note, they are made in China and long term wear and tear was not tested. If you’d like to win a set of these knives, scroll down to the end of the post to enter.

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Used in This Recipe:

• Cuisinart 6-Quart Crock-Pot
• Kuhn Rikon 10-Inch French Wire Whisk
• Pyrex 2-Cup Glass Measuring Cup (I use to whisk up salad dressings and marinades)

Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Serves 6 servings     adjust servings

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 8 hours

Total Time 8 hrs 5 mins

The slow cooker version of the classic Latin recipe. Adapted from Gourmet Slow Cooker via My Southwest Kitchen

Ingredients

• 1 (2.5-3) pound flank steak, I recommend Certified Angus Beef ® Brand
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 teaspoon chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• Flour or corn tortillas
• Garnishes: Cilantro, lime wedges, sliced radishes, avocado chunks

Instructions

1. Place flank steak into the slow cooker.
2. Whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, garlic, lime juice, honey, cilantro, salt, chili powder, and cumin. Pour marinade over the meat.
3. Cover and set the slow cooker to low. Cook for 8 hours.
4. Remove the meat from the slow cooker and shred. Place the meat back in the slow cooker and coat with the juices.
5. Serve on tortillas and garnish with lime wedges, sliced radishes, and avocado chunks.

by Liz Berg

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size
Amount Per Serving	As Served
Calories 199kcal Calories from fat 115
% Daily Value
Total Fat 13g	20%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Transfat 0g
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 246mg	10%
Carbohydrate 5g	2%
Dietary Fiber 0g	0%
Sugars 4g
Protein 17g

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs:

	Calories	2000
Total Fat	Less than	65g
Sat Fat	Less than	25g
Cholesterol	Less than	300mg
Sodium	Less than	2,400mg
Total Carbohydrate		300g
Dietary Fiber		25g

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