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Carne Asada

A plate of carne asada with tortillas, limes, avocado and radishes
  • Serves: 6
  • Prep Time:  10 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
  • 1 orange juiced (1/4 cup)
  • 2 limes juiced (1/4 cup)
  • 2 tbsp oil (olive or vegetable), plus more for grill
  • 8 garlic cloves, minced (2 tbsp)
  • 2 tsp oregano
  • 2 tsp chilli powder
  • 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for steak
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp freshly ground pepper, plus more for steak
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper

Method

  1. Whisk the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, chili powder, salt, cumin, pepper and cayenne in a small bowl.
  2. Place the steak in a 9x13 baking dish or gallon size ziplock bag and cover it with the marinade until fully coated. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
  3. Preheat the grill medium-high heat (400-450°F).
  4. Discard the extra marinade and season steak with salt and pepper.
  5. Grill the steaks for 5-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
  6. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and serve.

RARE 125° F 52 ° C

MEDIUM RARE 135° F 57 ° C
MEDIUM 145° F 63 ° C
MEDIUM WELL 150° F 66 ° C
WELL DONE 160° F 71 ° C