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Carne Asada

🇲🇽 Mexico

Prep: 10 minutes Cook: 10 minutes Total: 2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2-2 1/2 lbs flank or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup fresh orange juice
  • 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 10 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons high heat oil
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons dried Mexican oregano
  • 2 teaspoons chipotle chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, leaves and stems
  • 1 large onion, cut into 8 pieces

Steps

  1. In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, garlic, oil, cumin, oregano, chipotle chili powder, and salt.
  2. Pour the marinade into a large dish or zip-top bag; add the cilantro and onion pieces.
  3. Add the steak to the marinade, turning to coat both sides.
  4. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours and up to 10 hours.
  5. Remove the steak from the fridge about 30 minutes before grilling.
  6. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (450-475°F) and clean and oil the grates.
  7. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  8. Grill the steak 3-5 minutes per side until it reaches desired doneness.
  9. Let the meat rest 5-7 minutes, then slice against the grain and serve.

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