Name: Best Carne Asada
Prep time: 4 h 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 4 h 27 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 (1 pound) flank steaks or skirt steaks; 1 lime, juiced; 1 orange, juiced; 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar; 1/2 cup olive oil; 2 teaspoons minced garlic; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon chile powder; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 1 tablespoon salt; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 large onion, cut into rings; 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Best Carne Asada

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Flank steak or skirt steak is marinated in a tasty combination of onions, cilantro and spices, then grilled to perfection.

Prep Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Total Time: 4 hours 27 minutes
Yield: 8 servings
Category: Main Dish
Method: Grill
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Steak

2 (1 pound) flank steaks or skirt steaks

Marinade

1 lime, juiced
1 orange, juiced
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
1/2 cup olive oil
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon chile powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 large onion, cut into rings
1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Instructions

In a large glass bowl, mix Marinade ingredients through black pepper. Add cilantro and onion.
Add meat. Let marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight, the longer the better.
When ready to grill, mix the steaks and marinade one more time.
Place flank steaks on grill for about 5 or 6 minutes on each side.
Remove steaks and set in an 8-inch square pan. Cover with foil, and let steaks sit for about 10 minutes.
Slice meat into strips against the grain.
Place a baked potato (with a chunk of butter), rice and slices of Carne Asada on a plate. Add 1/2 avocado in center, a couple tablespoons of salsa and a grilled jalapeño.
Dinner is served!

Notes

Grilling the steaks for the time given in the recipe will produce medium rare beef.

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