Steak

Short ribs are perfect for a nice long braise. I’ve made these with beer in the past, but I really like the subtle fruity flavors you get from using a hard …
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This is super flavorful steak that’s fried crispy with some simple sauces on top. This is everybody’s favorite. I got the idea from the wonderful cookbook Amor Y Tacos. I’ve …
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Shrimp and steak go great together. They’re cooked together with salsa roja. It gives it a smokey and spicy flavor. I add a bit of shredded jack cheese, diced onions, …
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Steak, cheese and fries seems like a no-brainer. It works great in a burrito, so why not on a tostada? I used our grilled carne asada recipe and fried up …
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I’ve tried a variety of ways to make shredded beef. I’ve cooked it down with beer and with a variety of different dried chile pepper combinations. I’ve settled on this …
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Another San Diego specialty is the California Burrito. It’s basically a carne asada burrito with crispy french fries and sour cream. It’s awesome.

California Burrito Recipe Ingredients

Carne Asada (see …
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San Diego has a unique brand of Mexican Food. You can get traditional Mexican like you’ll find anywhere else in the states. But, the the unique thing about San Diego …
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This is a variation of a recipe I originally saw in Saveur magazine. I made it for my son and his friend the other night. They said, “I don’t know …
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There’s many ways to do carne asada. I do it a couple ways; grilled or in a cast iron pan. This is my grilled recipe. I use flank steak here, …
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You can marinade and cook carne asada in many different ways. This is close to what you’d get from a Taco Shop in San Diego. I use a large cast …
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