Achiote and beer marinated grilled steak {Bistec asado}

Name: Achiote and beer marinated grilled steak {Bistec asado}
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 2 - 4
Ingredients: 2-4 thick steaks; 1 tablespoon ground achiote or annatto; ½ tablespoon garlic powder; ½ tablespoon ground cumin; 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice; ½ cup beer; salt and pepper; Jalapeno cilantro sauce; Menestra de porotos or bean stew; Ecuadorian style white rice; Tomato and onion curtido salsa; Fried ripe plantains; avocado slices; fried egg

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Servings
2 - 4
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
South American, International

Achiote and beer marinated grilled steak {Bistec asado}

Iris Warren

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Easy and delicious recipe for grilled steaks marinated in a spicy beer mix, served topped with jalapeño cilantro salsa.

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Ingredients

Servings

2-4 thick steaks I used New York strip steaks – also works well with ribeye and tenderloin steaks

Achiote beer marinade

1 tablespoon ground achiote or annatto
½ tablespoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon freshly crushed garlic
½ tablespoon ground cumin
1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder either cayenne or chipotle
2 tablespoons fresh lime or lemon juice
½ cup beer
salt and pepper

For basting and to serve with steaks:

Jalapeno cilantro sauce

Suggested side dishes:

Menestra de porotos or bean stew
Ecuadorian style white rice
Tomato and onion curtido salsa
Fried ripe plantains
avocado slices
fried egg s on top for a churrasco style meal

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Instructions

Mix the marinade spices with the beer and lemon juice.
Place the steaks in a large sealable plastic bag or in a bowl and cover with the achiote beer marinade. Let marinate for at least 2 hours, overnight is ideal.
Pre-heat the grill
Place the steaks on a hot grill, use some of the jalapeño cilantro sauce to baste the steaks while they’re grilling. Cook the steaks to desired doneness, will vary from one grill to another and also based on the thickness and cut of meat.
Let the steaks rest for 3 to 5 minutes on a warm plate before serving.
Serve topped with jalapeño cilantro sauce and with your choice of side dishes.