Recipe

Beer Batter Waffle with Carne Asada

By FoodBeast at Spoon University

When it comes to waffles, syrup and fruit toppings are just no longer cutting it. Why not try beefing them up a bit with, well, beef?

Thanks to Culinary Brodown, we now have a formula for the perfect Carne Asada Waffle. This beautiful creation is made with marinated flank steak, Serrano chile, lime juice, garlic and spices, all atop a zesty Mexican Beer Waffle! Beer for breakfast, baby! You’ll never look at an Eggo the same way.

Carne Asada

  • Prep Time: 6 hours (to marinade)
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 45 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Medium
Ingredients
  • 1 lb. Flank steak
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 small Serrano chile, minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 4 oz Mexican beer
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Step 1

Combine all ingredients in a large plastic storage bag, squeeze all the air out, seal, and massage the ingredients together. Let sit in the fridge for at least 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.

Step 2

Heat a large cast iron skillet on high until it starts to smoke—or use a charcoal grill if you have one—and sear the Flank Steak for 3 minutes each side without overcrowding the pan.

#SpoonTip: You want good caramelization on the outside without the meat being totally well done.

Photo courtesy of foodbeast.com

Step 3

Remove the steak, let rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes then cut into cubes and reserve.

Mexican Beer Waffle

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Medium
Ingredients
  • 16 oz Mexican Beer
  • 2 cup flour
  • 3 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 eggs

Step 1

Combine all dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl, and whisk to combine.

Step 2

Whisk all wet ingredients in a separate mixing bowl then slowly whisk the wet ingredients into the dry until there are no more lumps.

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Step 3

Heat a waffle maker on high with a small amount of butter or oil, then pour in the batter and cook until golden brown.

Mexican Beer Waffle with Carne Asada

  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Servings: 4
  • Easy
Ingredients
  • 1 can fat free refried beans, heated
  • 2 avocados, sliced
  • Pice de gallo
  • Reduced fat sour cream or fat free Greek yogurt
  • Cotija cheese
  • Sliced radishes
  • Mexican hot sauce

Step 1

Lay down one waffle on a plate, smear with heated refried beans, and top with 3-oz. Carne Asada. 

Step 2

Garnish with any combination of avocado, pico de gallo, sour cream or yogurt, radishes, cotija cheese, and hot sauce.

Original post appeared on FoodBeast by Molly Shannon. Don't forget to check out other recipes in FoodBeast's beefy breakfast series including: Chimichurri Green Eggs and Steak, Beef & Egg Breakfast Pockets and Breakfast Stuffed Poblano Peppers. For more waffle goodness, check these out: