Lenard Rubin of the Vig Shares his Carne Asada Recipe

Carne AsadaIngredients:

• 1 lb. Flank Steak or small bistro tenderloin(trimmed of all fat)
• 2 ea. Garlic Cloves (peeled)
• ½ each Jalapeno (stem removed)
• ¼ bunch Cilantro
• 1 tsp. Salt
• 1 each Oranges (juice of)
• 1 each Limes (juice of)
• 3 tbs. Sherry Vinegar
• 1 each Chipotle Chilies (canned in adobo sauce)
• 2 tsp. Cumin (ground)
• 1 tsp. Oregano
• 3 tbs. Worcestershire Sauce
• ¼ cup  Olive Oil

 Method:Place all ingredients except the beef into a food processor and puree.Place beef in a shallow pan and cover with marinade.Let marinate for at least 3 hours but not more than 6 hours as the meat will become too stringy.

Potato PancakesIngredients:

• 2 each Baking Potatoes (washed)
• ¼ small Yellow Onion (peeled)
• 1 large Eggs (beaten slightly)
• 3 tbs. Flour
• ¼ tsp. Baking Powder
• To taste  Salt
• To taste  Ground Black Pepper

 Method:Grate potatoes into a colander placed in the sink and let sit for 15 minutes (they will turn a reddish-brown).Grate the onion into a bowl.Rinse the potatoes under cold water until all color is gone, squeeze out excess liquid with hands.Place potatoes in bowl with grated onion and stir in remaining ingredients until incorporated.Spoon potato mixture onto a greased griddle or sauté pan and flatten to desired diameter and thickness.Cook until golden brown on one side, turn over and repeat.

GuacamoleIngredients:

• 2 each Avocadoes (peeled and de-seeded)
• 2 tbs. Red Onion (peeled, minced fine)
• ½ each Jalapenoes (stem and seeds removed, minced fine)
• ¼ bunch Cilantro (chopped)
• 1 each Limes (juice of)
• ½ each Lemon (juice of)
• ½ each Tomatoes (seeds and pulp removed, diced small)
• ½  tsp. Chili Powder
• To taste Salt
• To taste ground Black Pepper

 Method:Mash avocado with potato masher or a fork.Mix in remaining ingredients.

Pico de GalloIngredients:

• 2 medium Tomatoes (seeds and pulp removed, diced small)
• 1 tbs. Red Onion (peeled, minced fine)
• ½ each Jalapeno (stem and seeds removed, minced fine)
• ½ tsp. Garlic (peeled, minced fine)
• 1 each Limes (juice of)
• ¼ bunch Cilantro (chopped)
• To taste Salt
• To taste Ground Black Pepper

 Method:Mix all ingredients together in a bowl.

Tomato-Garlic SauceIngredients:

• 4 medium Ripe Tomatoes (cut in quarters)
• ¼ small Onion (peeled, chopped medium)
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 3 tbs. Olive Oil
• ¼ cup Tomato Juice
• To taste Salt
• To taste Ground Black Pepper

 Method:Place tomatoes, onion, garlic and olive oil in a small roasting pan, season with salt and pepper and toss so that all ingredients are coated in the oil.Bake in a 350° oven until softened and golden brown, about 20 to 30 minutes.Puree in a blender with tomato juice and more salt and pepper if needed, until smooth.Do not strain.