Entree: Mexico – Northern Mexico – Carne Asada (Grilled marinated steak)

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Serving Size: 4

Approximate Time

Prep 15 min

Cook 12 min

Additional 1 hr

Total 1 hr 27 min

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 lb (680 g) flank or skirt steak, approx. 1 piece
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup (15 g) chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp (5 g) ground cumin
- 1 tsp (5 g) kosher salt
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) black pepper
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 small flour or corn tortillas
- Lime wedges, chopped onion and cilantro for serving

Instructions

1. Whisk lime and orange juices with oil, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes; place steak in a shallow dish or zip-top bag, pour marinade over steak, refrigerate and marinate 1–4 hours (no longer than 8 hours).
2. Preheat grill to high and oil grates; grill steak 3–6 minutes per side for medium-rare depending on thickness, transfer to a cutting board, rest 5–10 minutes, slice thinly against the grain and serve with warmed tortillas, lime wedges, chopped onion and cilantro.