Sonoran Carne Asada Bowls with Roasted Peppers and Corn
Arizona-style carne asada bowls with seared beef, roasted poblano and mini sweet peppers, quick blistered corn, and a fresh tomato-avocado finish. Uses flavors common in southern Arizona without repeating your saved chicken-and-sweet-potato profile.
Ingredients
- Diced Carne Asada Beef 1 lb $9.99
- Fresh Poblano Peppers 1/2 lb $2.69
- Kroger® Mini Sweet Peppers 8 oz $3.99
- Fresh Sweet Corn on the Cob-Each 2 ears $1.25
- Fresh Roma Tomato 1/2 lb $1.29
- Fresh Large Ripe Avocado 1 each $0.99
- Jumbo White Onions 1/2 lb $0.99
- Organic Cilantro 1 small handful $1.19
- Fresh Jalapeno Peppers 1 small pepper $0.99
- Garlic 2 cloves $0.69
- pantry: cooked rice 2 cups
- pantry: olive oil 2 tablespoons
- pantry: chili powder 1 teaspoon
- pantry: ground cumin 1 teaspoon
- pantry: salt to taste
- pantry: black pepper to taste
- pantry: lime juice or lemon juice 1 tablespoon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Slice 1/2 lb poblano peppers and 8 oz mini sweet peppers into strips. Slice 1/2 lb white onion into wedges. Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil, salt, and pepper on a sheet pan. Roast 18-22 minutes until tender and lightly charred.
- While the vegetables roast, cut kernels from 2 ears corn. Dice 1/2 lb roma tomato, dice 1 avocado, mince 2 garlic cloves, finely chop 1 small jalapeno, and chop a small handful of cilantro.
- Season 1 lb diced carne asada beef with 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon cumin, salt, pepper, and half the minced garlic.
- Heat a large skillet over high heat with 1 tablespoon olive oil. Sear the beef in a single layer 3-5 minutes, stirring only occasionally, until browned and just cooked through. Transfer to a plate.
- In the same skillet, add corn kernels and cook 2-3 minutes until lightly blistered. Stir in remaining garlic for 30 seconds.
- Mix the diced tomato, avocado, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, and a pinch of salt into a quick fresh salsa.
- To serve, divide 2 cups cooked rice between 2 bowls. Top with roasted peppers and onion, seared carne asada, and blistered corn. Spoon the tomato-avocado salsa over the top. For plating, keep each component in visible sections for a Sonoran-style bowl look.
Cook time: 40 minutes
Estimated cost: $10-13
Health notes: High protein; moderate carbs; rich in vitamin C from peppers and tomato. Roughly 600-700 calories per serving depending on rice amount.
Drink pairing: Mexican lager with lime, or a young Tempranillo.