Carne Asada Flatbreads

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Crispy flatbreads with spicy, citrus flavored beef and topped with pickled red onions, cheese and creamy avocado.

  • 35
    min
  • 4
    SERVINGS
  • 710
    Cal
  • 40 g
    Protein

Ingredients & Cooking

Ingredients:

Pickled Red Onion
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 small red onions, halved, thinly sliced
  • 6 tablespoons Carne Asada Marinade & Sauce, divided
  • 4 whole flatbreads (about 4 oz each)
  • 1-1/2 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded, sliced
  • 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
  • 1 avocado, pitted, sliced
  • 1/4 cup crumbled queso fresco cheese

Cooking:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  2. Combine water, vinegars, sugar, black pepper and salt in small saucepan. Bring to a boil; when sugar is dissolved, add onion. Simmer 2 to 3 minutes or until tender and brightly colored. Cool slightly. Cover and refrigerate.  
  3. Cook's Tip: Pickled red onions can be made ahead of time and refrigerated in an airtight container.
  4. In medium bowl, combine 4 tablespoons of marinade with cooked beef.
  5. Place flatbreads on greased baking sheet. Sprinkle evenly with cheese, cooked beef, jalapeno and tomatoes. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until flatbreads are browned. Top with pickled red onion, avocado and queso fresco. Drizzle with reserved marinade.
  6. Cook's Tip: If flatbreads aren't available, substitute flour tortillas. Spray with oil prior to topping.

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