Carne Asada Tostadas 🌮

A delicious and vibrant Mexican dish, perfect for any occasion! Crispy tortillas topped with juicy grilled carne asada, creamy guacamole, and fresh toppings—simply irresistible.

—*Ingredients:*

– *1 lb flank steak or skirt steak*

– *Salt and pepper*, to taste

– *1 tbsp olive oil*

– *8-10 small corn tortillas*

– *1 cup shredded cheese* (cheddar or Mexican blend)

– *1 cup guacamole* (store-bought or homemade)- *½ cup salsa* (optional)

– *¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro*- *¼ cup finely diced red onion* (optional)

– *Lime wedges*, for garnish

—*For the Marinade (optional):*

– *3 cloves garlic*, minced

– *¼ cup fresh lime juice*

– *1 tbsp olive oil*

– *1 tsp ground cumin*

– *1 tsp chili powder*

– *½ tsp ground coriander*

– *Salt and pepper*, to taste

—*Instructions:*

1️⃣ *Marinate the Steak (Optional):* In a bowl, combine *garlic*, *lime juice*, *olive oil*, *cumin*, *chili powder*, *coriander*, *salt*, and *pepper*. Pour the marinade over the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish. Refrigerate for at least *30 minutes*, or up to *2 hours* for maximum flavor.2️⃣ *Grill the Carne Asada:* Preheat your *grill* or *grill pan* over *medium-high heat*. Season the steak with *salt* and *pepper* if you didn’t marinate it.[24/03 21:31] Chat Gpt: Grill the steak for *4-5 minutes per side* for medium-rare, or until your desired doneness. Let the steak *rest for 5-10 minutes*, then slice it into *bite-sized chunks*.3️⃣ *Fry the Tostadas:* Heat *oil* in a *skillet* over medium-high heat. Fry the *corn tortillas* for *1-2 minutes* on each side until *golden and crispy*. Set them aside on paper towels to drain excess oil.4️⃣ *Assemble the Tostadas:* Preheat your *oven* to *350°F (175°C)*. Place the fried tortillas on a baking sheet, then sprinkle them with a layer of *shredded cheese*. Bake in the oven for *3-4 minutes* until the cheese is melted and bubbly.5️⃣ *Top the Tostadas:* Once the cheese has melted, remove the tostadas from the oven. Top each tostada with a generous amount of the grilled *carne asada* chunks. Add a *dollop of guacamole* on top of the steak, letting the creamy guac contrast with the rich flavors of the meat and crispy tortilla.6️⃣ *Garnish and Serve:* Garnish with *chopped fresh cilantro*, and if desired, add finely diced *red onion* and *salsa*. Serve with *lime wedges* on the side for an extra burst of freshness!

Enjoy these vibrant, flavorful tostadas packed with all the right ingredients!* 🌮💥