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California Burritos (With Carne Asada)

These California Burritos are loaded with smoky carne asada, crispy fries, fresh guacamole, and creamy chipotle sauce all wrapped in a warm tortilla. It’s the ultimate handheld meal packed with bold flavor, texture, and serious
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Burritos, California, Carne Asada, Fries
Servings: 4

Ingredients

CARNE ASADA MARINADE

  • 1 bunch cilantro chopped
  • 1/2 cup oil
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper

STEAK

  • 2-3 lbs skirt steak

GUACAMOLE

  • 2 avocados
  • 1/4 red onion diced
  • 1/2 jalapeño diced
  • 2 tbsp cilantro chopped
  • 2 tsp lime juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt

FOR ASSEMBLY

  • 4 large flour tortillas
  • 2 cups cooked French fries
  • 1 cup shredded cheese
  • 1/2 cup chipotle crema

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine cilantro, oil, lime juice, garlic, oregano, brown sugar, cumin, orange juice, soy sauce, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the skirt steak and marinate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  • Preheat your grill to high heat, about 600°F, for direct cooking. Remove the steak from the marinade, shake off excess, and sear for about 2 minutes per side until a deep crust forms and the internal temperature reaches 125–130°F for medium-rare.
  • Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 10 minutes to retain its juices. Slice against the grain into thin strips, then cut into bite-sized pieces for easy burrito assembly.
  • In a bowl, mash the avocados until slightly chunky, then fold in diced red onion, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Mix until combined but still textured for a fresh, vibrant guacamole.
  • Warm the flour tortillas on the grill or in a skillet for 20–30 seconds per side until soft and pliable. Layer guacamole, sliced steak, hot crispy fries, shredded cheese, and chipotle crema down the center of each tortilla.
  • Fold in the sides tightly and roll into a burrito, keeping the filling compact. Serve immediately while warm, or place seam-side down on a hot skillet for 1–2 minutes to lightly toast and seal the wrap.