Best Carne Asada
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 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grill
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
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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 jalapeƱo.
- Dinner is served!
Notes
Grilling the steaks for the time given in the recipe will produce medium rare beef.
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