Grilled Carne Asada is a classic Mexican dish featuring marinated flank steak grilled to perfection. The citrusy marinade tenderizes the meat while infusing it with zesty flavors, making it a crowd-pleasing favorite for any barbecue or gathering.
Ingredients:
- 2 lbs flank steak
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
To make the sauce, put orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, chopped cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl
Put the flank steak in a shallow dish or a plastic bag that can be closed again, and pour the marinade over it
Put it in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight with a lid or seal
Warm the grill up to a medium-high level
Take the steak out of the marinade and throw away the extra marinade
Grill steak for 6 to 8 minutes on each side, or until it's done the way you like it
Take it off the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes
Then cut it across the grain
Add your favorite sides and serve hot
