Authentic Carne Asada

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Ingredients

• Boneless shoulder roast (about 3-3.75 pounds)
• 3 large cloves of garlic
• 1/3 cup of lard
• Tomatoes
• Bell pepper
• Medium onion
• 2 teaspoons of cumin
• Salt to taste

Instructions

1. Trim excess fat off the boneless shoulder roast and cut into large chunks.
2. Heat lard in a pan and add garlic. Once garlic is fragrant, add the meat and sear until browned.
3. Add tomatoes, bell pepper, and onion to the pan. Stir and let the vegetables cook down.
4. Add cumin and salt to taste. Mix well and cover the pan, reducing heat to low. Let it simmer for about 3 hours.
5. For the Mexican rice, in a separate saucepan, combine 4 cups of water, 1 teaspoon of cumin, 1 heaping teaspoon of garlic powder, and 3/4 can of tomato sauce. Mix well.
6. In a hot pan with 2 tablespoons of lard, sauté onions until translucent. Add rice and stir to coat with the onion mixture.
7. Pour the prepared tomato mixture into the pan with rice and onions. Stir well.
8. Cover the pan and let the rice cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes.
9. Serve the Carne Asada with the Mexican rice and enjoy the authentic flavors of this traditional dish.

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