Slow Cooker Carne Asada - Phase 1 and Phase 3

Slow Cooker Carne Asada

Phase 1 and 3

Serves 8

2lbs 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 4oz can of green chiles, diced

1/3 cup beef broth

2T chili powder

1T cumin

1/4 tsp cayenne

1/4 tsp red pepper flake

1 tsp each salt and pepper

8-10 Romaine leaves or sprouted wheat tortillas

Season the steak with salt and pepper.

Add ½ the onion and half the bell pepper to the bottom of the slow cooker. Add the chopped jalapeno. 

Place the steak on top of the onion mixture. 

Put half the tomato, the spices, garlic, the chiles, and beef broth into a blender and pulse to combine. Pour over the meat. 

Put the remaining onion, pepper and tomato on top. Sprinkle with a bit of salt and pepper. 

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 forks and return to the slow cooker for remainder of cook time.

Serve in a romaine lettuce leaf with a side or topping of guacamole in p3 only.