Carne Asada with Arroz con Menestra

Carne Asada with Arroz con Menestra

Carne Asada

1 lb thinly sliced steak meat
6 basil leaves
4 cloves garlic
1/2 red onion
1 tsp cumin powder
1 pinch pepper
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup olive oil

Blend on low all the ingredients except the meat. Pour into a bowl or ziplock bag to marinate, adding the meat to sit for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

Arroz con Menestra

4 cans pinto beans drained
2 tomatoes diced
2 red onions diced
2 green peppers cored and diced
4-6 cloves garlic
1/2 trip salt
2 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 cup cilantro
1/2 cup shredded cheese (Mexican style or cojito)

Sauté the onions, green pepper, and garlic  in the olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Add the tomatoes, beans, and salt. Simmer for 5 minutes and top with the cheese, cilantro, and the grilled Carne Asada meat.