Carne Asada Linguine con Hongos

Savor the bold flavors of Mexico in this innovative dish, where tender chuck steak meets earthy white mushrooms and linguine, all tied together with the vibrant essence of cilantro and lime. This Carne Asada Linguine con Hongos is a creative twist on traditional Mexican cuisine, blending the heartiness of steak with the lightness of pasta. Each bite is a fiesta of textures and tastes, from the charred steak to the succulent mushrooms and the tang of fresh cilantro.

Prep
15 min
Cook
25 min
Total Time
40 min
Servings
4
Difficulty
medium
Cuisine
Mexican
  • mexican
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  • chuck steak
  • white mushrooms
  • linguine
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Ingredients

Servings:
4
  • 1.5lbschuck steak, sliced into thin strips
  • 2cupswhite mushrooms, sliced
  • 8ozslinguine, none
  • 1mediumonion, diced
  • 3clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1/4cupcilantro, chopped
  • 2tbspslime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 1/4cupolive oil, none
  • 1tspfajita seasoning, none
  • to tastenonesalt, none
  • to tastenonepepper, none

Nutrition

Calories

420

105 per serving

Protein

35g

70% DV

Fat

20g

29% DV

Carbs

30g

10% DV

Macronutrient Breakdown

Protein33%
Fat43%
Carbs29%
Fiber
4g

% Daily Values based on a 2000 calorie diet

Step-by-Step

  1. 1

    Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onions and cook until they are translucent and starting to caramelize, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning.

    6mmedium-high heat
  2. 2

    Add the sliced mushrooms to the skillet with the onions and garlic. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    4mmedium heat
  3. 3

    Add the sliced chuck steak to the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness. Remove the steak from the skillet and let it rest before slicing it into thin strips.

    8mmedium-high heat
  4. 4

    In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil if necessary, then add the fajita seasoning. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, to allow the spices to bloom.

    1mmedium heat
  5. 5

    Add the sliced linguine to a large pot of boiling, salted water. Cook according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining the linguine.

    8mboiling
  6. 6

    Add the cooked linguine to the skillet with the mushroom and onion mixture. Toss everything together, adding some reserved pasta water if the mixture seems too dry. Stir in the chopped cilantro and freshly squeezed lime juice.

    2mlow heat
  7. 7

    Slice the rested steak into thin strips and add it to the linguine mixture. Toss everything together to combine, ensuring the steak is well coated with the flavors of the dish.

    2mlow heat
  8. 8

    Serve the Carne Asada Linguine con Hongos hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired. Offer lime wedges on the side for each guest to squeeze fresh lime juice over their dish.

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