Carne Asada con Arroz Rojo y Frijoles Negros (Steak, Rice and Beans Plate)
Sliced grilled skirt steak on a plate with Mexican red rice and soft black beans, the classic comida corrida lunch.
Made with Mexican black beans and Mexican red rice (arroz rojo) and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time30 min plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £3.27 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Marinate the steak in your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) in the fridge for 2 to 8 hours. Discard the used marinade.
- 2
Warm the arroz rojo and frijoles negros (see the base recipes) in separate pans or covered in the microwave until steaming hot all the way through.
5 min - 3
Pat the steak dry and brush with the oil. Cook on a very hot griddle for 3 to 4 minutes each side.
8 min - 4
Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice thinly across the grain.
5 min - 5
Serve the steak with rice, beans, tomato, avocado and lime wedges.
Tips
- Reheat rice only once and until steaming hot all the way through.
- Use the bean broth to loosen the beans if they have thickened.
- Serve with salsa taquera for extra heat.
Storing and freezing
Cool within 1 to 2 hours. Keep in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat the rice only once until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Is this plate gluten free and dairy free?
Yes. Steak, rice, beans and vegetables contain no gluten, dairy, egg or nuts, provided your rice used gluten free stock.
What is comida corrida?
Comida corrida is a set lunch served in Mexican fondas and small restaurants, usually soup, a main with rice and beans, and a drink. This plate is typical of the main course.
More made with mexican black beans
Tamales Oaxaqueños de Frijol Negro (Oaxacan Black Bean Tamales)
GFDFEFChiles Poblanos Rellenos de Frijol Negro y Queso (Poblanos Stuffed with Black Beans and Cheese)
NFVSopa de Pollo con Frijoles Negros (Chicken and Black Bean Soup)
GFDFEFEnsalada de Pollo con Maiz y Frijoles Negros (Chicken, Corn and Black Bean Salad)
GFDFEFDouble check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.