This tender Carne Asada recipe is flavorful and proof that sometimes all you need is a few simple ingredients to make a delicious meal!
Servings : 4serves
Prep Time 2 hourshrs15 minutesmins
Cook Time 30 minutesmins
Total Time 3 hourshrs
Ingredients
¾cuporange juice (no pulp)
¼cupolive oil
¼cupfresh chopped cilantro
juice from 2 limes
juice from 1 lemon
3tablespoonswhite wine vinegar
1teaspooncumin
½teaspoonsalt
½teaspoonfresh ground black pepper
1Jalapeno pepper,seeded and diced
4clovesgarlic, minced
1½poundflank steak
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine orange juice, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, cumin, salt, and pepper, jalapeno, and garlic; whisk until well combined. Reserve ⅓ cup of the marinade; cover the rest and refrigerate.
Combine remaining marinade and steak in a large resealable freezer bag; seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Preheat the grill to HIGH heat.
Remove steak from marinade and lightly pat dry with paper towels.
Add the steak to the preheated grill and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Note that flank steak tastes best when cooked to rare or medium rare because it's a lean cut of steak.
Remove from heat and let the steak rest for 10 minutes. Then, thinly slice it against the grain, garnish with reserved cilantro mixture, and serve.
Stovetop Method
Heat a large cast iron skillet (preferably cast iron grill pan) over high heat until hot. Add steak to the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until desired level of doneness.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
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