Carne Asada

By paulmartinjr

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs flank steak
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 limes, juiced
• 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp chili powder
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 /3 cup olive oil
• 1 /2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1 /2 tsp chili powder

Details

Adapted from downshiftology.com

Preparation

Step 1

Whisk all of the marinade ingredients together in a small bowl. Add the steak to glass baking tray and pour the marinade on top. Ensure both side of the steak are well coated, cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1-4 hours. Alternatively, you could marinate in a Stasher Bag or Ziploc bag.

Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Add the carne asada and cook for approximately 5-7 minutes on each side. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for another 5 minutes.

Using a sharp knife, slice the carne asada at an angle against the grain. From there, you can further chop the carne asada into smaller pieces.

LISA'S TIPS
I think carne asada is best when cooked on an outdoor grill. But if you’re without one (as I currently am) this reversible grill/griddle is great for your stovetop.

Remember to double-check the angle of the grain before cooking. Then, it’s easy to determine how to slice against the grain once it’s done.

Check out my other carne asada recipes on downshiftology: Carne Asada Fries and Carne Asada Tacos. And serve those recipes with my Best Ever Guacamole and Cassava Flour Tortillas.