Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Is there any way to enjoy meat without having that guilty feeling? Of course! That is why we are recommending a paleo dish, and that is the slow cooker carne asada. This is a dish made of sirloin steak that will surely give you delight with every bite.

To try this mouth-watering dish, you can star by seasoning the steak with salt and pepper and add ½ the onion to the bottom of the slow cooker. Then place the steak on top of the onion and add the remaining onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, tomato, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and red pepper flake. After that, gently stir to combine then add the beef broth. Set the slow cooker for 6-7 hour on low. About 30-45 minutes before the slow cooker is done. Remove the steak, shred with two forksand return to the slow cooker for remainder of cook time.

Then there you have it! Your home made slow cooker carne asada. You can serve in a romaine lettuce leaf with a side or topping of guacamole. Other optional toppings are, homemade salsa, shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, fresh tomatoes, paleo friendly hot sauce, and lime wedges.

Dieting isn’t about restricting yourself from eating good food. It is about eating right and choosing the right food to eat. And with that, you will never go wrong with slow cooker carne asada.

This is the perfect Mexican inspired paleo dinner. It’s easy to throw together in the morning, and then dinner is ready when you are. The sirloin become super tender in the slow cooker. This recipes serve up just the right amount of heat, but you can add more with some paleo friendly hot sauce! If the heat is too much, simple omit the cayenne and red pepper flake. The crisp lettuce leaves add a nice crunch to this delicious paleo dinner. It makes great left overs too!

Slow Cooker Carne Asada

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Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish

Servings 4

Calories 43 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Sirloin steaks boneless
• 2 Onions diced
• 3 Garlic cloves minced
• 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
• 1 Red bell pepper diced
• 3 Tomatoes roughly chopped
• 1 4 oz Green chiles diced
• 1/3 cup Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Chili powder
• 1 tbsp Cumin
• 1/4 tsp Cayenne
• 1/4 tsp Red pepper flake
• Sea salt and black pepper to taste
• 8-10 Romaine leaves

Instructions

1. Season the steak with salt and pepper.
2. Add ½ the onion to the bottom of the slow cooker.
3. Place the steak on top of the onion.
4. Add the remaining onion, red bell pepper, jalapeno, tomato, green chiles, chili powder, cumin, cayenne, and red pepper flake.
5. Gently stir to combine.
6. Add the beef broth.
7. Set the slow cooker for 6-7 hour on low.
8. About 30-45 minutes before the slow cooker is done. Remove the steak, shred with two forks and return to the slow cooker for remainder of cook time.
9. Serve in a romaine lettuce leaf with a side or topping of guacamole.
10. Other optional toppings are, homemade salsa, shredded cabbage, fresh cilantro, fresh tomatoes, paleo friendly hot sauce, and lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Amount Per Serving

Calories 43 Calories from Fat 18

% Daily Value*

Fat 2g3%

Saturated Fat 0.4g3%

Polyunsaturated Fat 1g

Monounsaturated Fat 1g

Sodium 153mg7%

Potassium 215mg6%

Carbohydrates 7g2%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 2g2%

Protein 2g4%

Vitamin A 2200IU44%

Vitamin C 7.4mg9%

Calcium 60mg6%

Iron 3.6mg20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.