Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada

Dairy Free
Health score
58%
Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada
15 min.
4
1674kcal

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Transform your dinner routine with a bold and delicious twist on a classic dish: Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada. This vibrant recipe marries the smoky heat of ancho chile powder with the rich depth of cocoa, creating a mouthwatering flavor profile that will keep your taste buds dancing. Perfectly seared flank steak, seasoned with just the right amount of spices, is a feast for the senses and a surefire way to impress your family or guests.

In just 15 minutes, you can whip up this delightful meal, making it an excellent choice for both lunch and dinner. Each serving is not only flavorful but also dairy-free, catering to those with dietary preferences. The combination of coleslaw adds a refreshing crunch, while warm flour tortillas provide the perfect vessel for your juicy steak slices.

This dish is not only delicious but also balanced, with a health score of 58, making it a guilt-free indulgence. Imagine serving up at the table with vibrant accompaniments like tangy lime wedges and spicy pickled jalapeños to elevate every bite. With only 1674 calories for four servings, you're in for a treat that’s both satisfying and nourishing. Get ready to savor a meal that’s as rich in flavor as it is in promise; Ancho and Cocoa Carne Asada could become your new go-to favorite!

Ingredients

  • tablespoon ancho chili powder 
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon 
  • ounces coleslaw mix 
  • pounds flank steak 
  • 64 servings flour tortilla (7-to )
  • servings lime wedges sour sliced
  • teaspoons cocoa powder unsweetened
  • tablespoon vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • aluminum foil
  • cutting board

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
  2. Stir together ancho powder, cocoa, and cinnamon.
  3. Pat steak dry and season with 3/4 teaspoon salt, then coat with spice mixture.
  4. Heat oil in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers, then cook steak, turning once, 8 to 9 minutes for medium-rare.
  5. While steak cooks, wrap tortillas in foil and warm in oven.
  6. Let steak rest 5 minutes on a cutting board, then thinly slice across the grain at an angle.
  7. Serve steak with warm tortillas and coleslaw mix.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1674kcal
Protein15.63%
Fat26%
Carbs58.37%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.75
Glycemic Load
75.66
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
56.444347920625%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.32mg
Epicatechin
0.98mg
Hesperetin
0.43mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Apigenin
0.04mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Quercetin
0.19mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1674.31kcal
83.72%
Fat:47.83g
73.59%
Saturated Fat:16.99g
106.21%
Carbohydrates:241.59g
80.53%
Net Carbohydrates:222.51g
80.91%
Sugar:19.57g
21.74%
Cholesterol:68.04mg
22.68%
Sodium:3634.78mg
158.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:64.68g
129.36%
Selenium:141.13µg
201.62%
Vitamin B1:2.53mg
168.8%
Vitamin B3:28.64mg
143.21%
Manganese:2.56mg
128%
Phosphorus:1240.77mg
124.08%
Folate:488.09µg
122.02%
Iron:19.85mg
110.26%
Vitamin B2:1.52mg
89.66%
Vitamin K:82.09µg
78.18%
Fiber:19.08g
76.33%
Calcium:754.53mg
75.45%
Vitamin B6:1.07mg
53.7%
Zinc:7.1mg
47.35%
Magnesium:142.19mg
35.55%
Potassium:1119.72mg
31.99%
Copper:0.63mg
31.59%
Vitamin C:18.47mg
22.39%
Vitamin B12:1.03µg
17.2%
Vitamin B5:1.63mg
16.29%
Vitamin A:642.86IU
12.86%
Vitamin E:1.45mg
9.68%
Source:Epicurious