Carne Asada Burrito

Fire up the grill or a hot skillet and make this Carne Asada Burrito! Each bite is full of marinated thin strips of steak, shredded cheese, diced avocado and fresh pico de gallo all wrapped in a warm tortilla.

This burrito is completely customizable which makes it a family favorite! It is easy to make and so satisfying. It is meal prep friendly which makes delicious leftovers. If you have made our Blackstone Carne Asada then you are going to love this burrito recipe.

Why You’ll Love Carne Asada Burrito Recipe

Smoky, citrusy carne asada meets everything you crave in a burrito. Everything you love about your favorite Mexican Food all tucked into a warm, toasty tortilla.

It’s meal-prep friendly, customizable, and tastes like your favorite taco stand meal at home.

Ingredients

For the Carne Asada

• Flank Steak or Skirt Steak – Excess fat removed
• Olive Oil – Use oil of your choice
• Soy Sauce – You can substitute with coconut aminos
• Orange Juice – Feel free to use other citrus juices
• Lime – We like using fresh lime juice 
• Apple Cider Vinegar – See The Best Apple Cider Vinegar Substitutes
• Simple Spices – Chili Powder, Cumin, Salt and Pepper

For the Burritos

• Large Flour Tortillas – This is large enough to hold all your fillings
• Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese – We recommend using freshly shredded cheese
• Refried Beans – Use canned refried beans or make Crockpot Refried Beans
• Large Avocado – Dice into small pieces
• Pico De Gallo – Use store bought or try this Easy Pico De Gallo
• Cilantro – Chop into small pieces

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How to Make Carne Asada Burrito

Step 1 – In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all the carne asada ingredients except for the steak.

Step 2 – Add the steak to the marinade and turn it a few times to make sure it’s completely covered with the marinade.

Step 3 – Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours but no more than 8 hours.

Step 4 – Preheat a grill over medium high heat.  Remove the steak from the marinade and let the excess marinade drip off the steak. Place directly on the grill and cook with the lid closed on the grill for 4-8 minutes per side

Step 5 – Remove the steak from the grill and allow it to rest for 5-10 minutes.  Slice the steak thinly against the grain and chop into bite size pieces.

Step 6 – Assemble the burritos. Spread the refried beans evenly onto the middle of each tortilla. Top evenly with the beef, pico de gallo, diced avocado, cilantro and shredded cheese.

Step 7 – Fold the left and right edges inward toward the middle to seal the ends. Roll the tortilla around the ingredients in the center. Continue this process until all the burritos are formed. 

Step 8 – Then the burritos are ready to cut in half, serve and enjoy! 

Recipe and Variations Ideas

• Type of Tortilla – I like to use 12 inch size tortillas for this recipe.  They are often called Burrito size tortillas. 
• Burrito Filling – You can easily omit any toppings you don’t want or add in your favorites to make this burrito your own. Try it by adding in chopped onion, tomatoes, or black beans. Make sure to not overfill so the tortilla stays intact.
• Slicing the Meat – Cutting across the grain keeps steak tender in every bite.
• Make Ahead – To prepare this dish ahead of time, marinate and cook the meat and store in the fridge.

Serving Suggestions

Carne Asada Burritos is delicious served with Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe, Best Mexican White Cheese Dip Recipe and Tortilla Chips for a complete meal idea.

We love to top with Homemade Guacamole, Salsa, hot sauce and Sour Cream for even more flavor.