Carne Asada
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4 servings
Carne Asada
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced
- cilantro handful of leaves, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder or any other chile powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano crushed using your fingers
- lime juice juice of 2 limes
- orange juice juice of 1 orange
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar or white vinegar
- 1/2 cup Mexican beer I used Pacifico brand
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 2 pounds shoulder steak thinly sliced, or use flank or skirt steak
- 1 onion white, peeled and sliced
- 1 orange sliced
Corn tortillas for serving, heated up on the grill
Optional toppings: pico de gallo, guacamole, chopped cilantro, chopped radish, grilled scallions
Lime wedges, for serving
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, chile powder, cumin, oregano, lime juice, orange juice, beer, and olive oil, whisking to combine. Add salt and pepper to taste (I added several pinches of salt here). Add steak to a baking dish or large bowl, and tuck slices of onion and orange between the layers of meat. Pour marinade over the meat, cover, and let rest for at least 4 hours (or up to 8 hours).
- Take the steaks from the refrigerator, and let sit for 30 minutes before cooking. Meanwhile, prepare an outdoor grill (charcoal or gas) to high heat. Transfer steaks from the marinade to the grill in an even layer. Sprinkle each steak with a little salt and pepper. Grill the steaks for 1 minute per side, turning once, until about medium-rare. The steaks shown here are very thin, so the cook time is quick. Larger, thicker steaks may take longer. Remove the steak to a cutting board, let rest for 5 minutes, then chop into bite-sizes pieces.
- Place some of the chopped carne asada down the middle of a warmed tortilla. Add toppings to taste, and garnish with a lime wedge.
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