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Achiote and beer marinated grilled steak {Bistec asado}
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Achiote and beer marinated grilled steak {Bistec asado}

This grilled steak recipe features a marinade made with achiote, beer, and spices that infuse the meat with a smoky, slightly tangy flavor. The New York strip or other steak cuts marinate for at least two hours to absorb the seasoning, then are grilled and basted with jalapeño cilantro sauce, enhancing the savory taste. The marinade's combination of annatto, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and beer creates a complex flavor that pairs well with Ecuadorian-style sides like bean stew, rice, fried plantains, and curtido salsa. Resting the steak before serving ensures juicy, tender bites.

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

Ingredients

  • 2-4 steak I used New York strip steaks - also works well with ribeye and tenderloin steaks, thick
Achiote beer marinade
  • 1 tablespoon annatto ground; or achiote
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder or 1 tablespoon freshly crushed garlic
  • ½ tablespoon cumin ground
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons chili powder either cayenne or chipotle
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice or lemon juice, fresh
  • ½ cup beer
  • salt
  • black pepper
For basting and to serve with steaks:
  • jalapeno cilantro sauce
Suggested side dishes:
  • bean stew menestra de porotos (bean stew
  • white rice Ecuadorian style
  • tomato curtido salsa
  • onion curtido salsa
  • plantains fried, ripe
  • avocado slices
  • egg s on top for a churrasco style meal, fried

Instructions

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  1. Mix the marinade spices with the beer and lemon juice.
  2. 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.
  3. Pre-heat the grill
  4. 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.
  5. Let the steaks rest for 3 to 5 minutes on a warm plate before serving.
  6. Serve topped with jalapeño cilantro sauce and with your choice of side dishes.