Carne Colorada - Achiote Marinated Meat
Recipe: #34580
March 24, 2020
Categories: Steak, Sirloin Steak, Onions, South American, Gluten-Free, No Eggs, Non-Dairy, All Occasions, , more
"Carne colorada is an annatto or achiote marinated meat dish from Ecuador. This traditional recipe is made with beef or pork cooked in a bright red achiote sauce."
Original is 4 servings
Ingredients
Nutritional
- Serving Size: 1 (315.4 g)
- Calories 437.3
- Total Fat - 20 g
- Saturated Fat - 4.6 g
- Cholesterol - 133.8 mg
- Sodium - 1298.3 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 9.3 g
- Dietary Fiber - 2 g
- Sugars - 1.4 g
- Protein - 52.2 g
- Calcium - 129.8 mg
- Iron - 5.6 mg
- Vitamin C - 8.3 mg
- Thiamin - 0.2 mg
Step by Step Method
Step 1
Blend the garlic cloves, red onion, achiote powder, ground cumin, oregano, 2 teaspoons of salt, lemon juice, and beer until you have a smooth puree.
Step 2
Place the meat pieces in a bowl and combine with the marinade.
Step 3
Cover and let rest in the fridge for at least two hours (overnight is ideal).
Step 4
Heat the oil (or butter/lard) in a large sauté pan over low to medium heat; add the achiote seeds and simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the color from the seeds has transferred to the oil. Use a slotted spoon to remove the seeds from the oil and discard the seeds.
Step 5
Heat the achiote oil over medium high heat, add the beef and cook until the sauce is reduced completely, about 20-30 minutes.
Step 6
Stir frequently to keep the meat/sauce from burning.
Step 7
Taste and adjust salt if needed.
Step 8
Serve with your choice of side dishes.
Tips
No special items needed.
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