Carne Asada

By No1momto_3

This is a great recipe for carne asada, my family and friends all love it!

Ingredients

• 3 lbs. flank steak
• 1/3 cup white vinegar
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 2 limes juiced
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. black pepper
• 1 tsp. white pepper
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. dried oregano
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. paprika
• 1 white onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 lime, juiced
• 2 large tomatoes, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, chopped
• 1 white onion, quartered
• 4 dried New Mexico chile pod
• pinch salt and pepper
• 1 (32 oz)pkg corn tortillas
• 2 cups grated cotija cheese (optional)
• 2 limes, cut into wedges

Preparation

Step 1

Lay the flank steak in a large glass baking dish. In medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, 4 garlic cloves, juice of 2 limes, and olive oil. Season with salt, black and white pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin and paprika. Whisk until well blended, then pour over the steak in the dish. Turn over to coat both sides. Cover with plastic wrap and marinade for 1 to 8 hours.
In a small bowl, stir together chopped onion, cilantro and the juice of 1 lime. Set aside to use as a relish for the tacos.
Heat a skillet over med-high heat. Toast chile pods in the skillet for a few minutes, then remove to a bowl of water to soak for about 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
Place the tomatoes, 1 onion, jalapenos, and 4 cloves of garlic onto a baking sheet. Roast in the oven for about 20 minutes, until toasted but not burnt. Place the roasted veges and the soaked chile pods into a blender with salt and pepper. Puree until smooth.
Grill the meat and slice into strips and serve on warm corn tortillas with relish and the blended sauce.