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Carnita con Chiles

Thinly sliced tender and juicy steaks smothered in fresh tomatillo salsa tucked into a soft flour tortilla makes for an excellent meal for kids and adults alike.

Carnita con Chiles

Cook Time: 45 Minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients: 8

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Ingredients

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place tomatillos and chiles in medium saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil; cook 5 to 8 minutes or until tomatillos are just tender, stirring occasionally. Drain.

    Cooking Tip: Also known as arbol chiles, chile de arbol are narrow, curved chiles that are bright red when mature and remain bright red even after drying. Chile de arbol are related to cayenne pepper and are very hot.

  2. Step 2

    Place tomatillo mixture, 1/4 cup cilantro and garlic in food processor or blender container. Cover; process until finely chopped, but not pureed. Season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Set aside.

  3. Step 3

    Meanwhile press 1/4 teaspoon black pepper evenly onto beef Flat Iron Steaks. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet; cook 11 to 14 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning occasionally.

  4. Step 4

    Carve steaks across the grain into thin slices; season with salt and black pepper, as desired. Spoon tomatillo sauce over steak. Serve in flour tortillas, if desired. Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.

Nutrition Information

221 Calories

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4g SAT FAT

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22g PROTEIN

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3 mg IRON

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7.9 mg ZINC

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* Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

** Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet

Nutrition information per serving: 221 Calories; 108 Calories from fat; 12g Total Fat (4 g Saturated Fat; 5 g Monounsaturated Fat;) 7 mg Cholesterol; 67 mg Sodium; 6 g Total Carbohydrate; 1.7 g Dietary Fiber; 22 g Protein; 3 mg Iron; 4.8 mg NE Niacin; 0.4 mg Vitamin B6; 5 mcg Vitamin B12; 7.9 mg Zinc; 32.7 mcg Selenium.

This recipe is an excellent source of Protein, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, Zinc, and Selenium; and a good source of Iron.

Safe Handling Tips:

  • Wash hands with soap and water before cooking and always after touching raw meat.
  • Separate raw meat from other foods.
  • Wash all cutting boards, utensils, and dishes after touching raw meat.
  • Do not reuse marinades used on raw foods.
  • Wash all produce prior to use.
  • Cook steaks and roasts until temperature reaches 145°F for medium rare, as measured by a meat thermometer, allowing to rest for three minutes.
  • Cook Ground Beef to 160°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
  • Refrigerate leftovers promptly.

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