Carne Asada
Course
Main Dish
Servings
8
servings
Servings
8
servings
Ingredients
3
lbs
flank steak
or skirt steak (more tender)
2/3
c
olive oil
1/2
Tbl
lime juice
or 6 limes juiced
8
cloves
garlic
minced
1
Tbl
dried cilantro
though 1/4 c fresh is better
2
tsp
cumin powder
1
tsp
chili powder
to taste
salt
to taste
pepper
1
to taste
jalapeño, diced thinly
optional
Instructions
Mix together the oil, juice and spices.
Add the steak to a glass container or ziplock.
Add marinade and make sure steak is coated on all sides.
Let marinate 1-4 hours in refrigerator, turning occasionally.
Pull steak from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature.
For charcoal grill, prepare charcoal.
Place meat over hottest part of grill, searing 1 -2 minutes per side.
Grill steak, uncovered 3-4 minutes.
Flip and grill additional 3-4 minutes or until desired temperature and let sit at least 5 minutes before cutting.
Meat will continue cooking while it sits.
Pull at 120 degrees for rare (125 degrees as rests)
Pull at 130 degrees for medium rare (135 degrees as rests)
Using a sharp knife, slice the carne asada at an angle against the grain.
Cut smaller if desired.
Serve on corn tortillas and favorite toppings.