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Steak Carnita Salad
Ingredients
- 2 top sirloin steaks (leave whole if grilling or slice thin if sauteing in a pan)
- 1/4 cup tequila
- 1/8 cup of red wine vinegar
- 2 tbsp creole seasoning
- 1 tsp lime zest
- the juice of 1 lime
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
For the Dressing
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup light mayonnaise
- 1/8 cup chopped onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 mashed avocado
- 1/2 tsp salt and pepper
- 1/2 cup milk
For the salad bowl
- 4 corn tortillas
- extra virgin olive oil to brush on
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Make a marinade for the beef using the tequila, red wine vinegar, creole seasoning, lime zest, the juice of 1 lime, and the chopped fresh cilantro.
- Place the thinly sliced meat into a plastic bag and pour the marinade over all. For best results, marinate overnight or put this together in the morning.
- Blend together sour cream, light mayo, chopped onion, garlic, and mashed avocado to make a creamy fresh dressing.
- Brush both sides of a corn tortilla with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Place into an oven proof dish, and bake in a 350 over for 15-20 minutes until golden and crsipy. Set aside until you're ready to eat.
- If grilling: Grill at 475 for about 3-4 minutes per side. Leave to rest 10 minutes and then thinly slice to place on salad.
- If sauteing: Pour your beef, marinade and all, into a prepared non stick pan at medium high and saute until the beef is cooked through and any liquid has evaporated. Set aside to cool five minutes.
- Make your salad with crispy chopped ice berg lettuce, ripe tomatoes, green onion, and olives and place a generous handful or two into your tortilla bowl. Top with the sauteed beef and drizzle with the avocado dressing.