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CARNE ASADA



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From time to time I receive e-mails asking some common questions for an Authentic Carne Asada recipe, the first one being how to marinate the meat. I always give out the same answer: every cook or grill master has their own unique way of seasoning their meat. I hope you enjoy this delicious recipe.

Provided by Mely Martínez

Categories     Beef

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 pounds of flank steak or skirt steak
The juice of 1 orange
The juice of 2 limes
1/4 cup of light beer
2 tablespoons of Kikkoman Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
Fresh ground pepper to taste
1 large white onion sliced (optional)
Vegetable oil to brush the grill before grilling
Corn tortillas
Guacamole
Salsa
Lime wedges
Grilled green onions and nopales or a salad of your choice.

Steps:

  • Place the flank steak in a large baking dish and, if using the sliced onion, spread the slices over the meat.
  • In a medium-sized bowl mix together the orange juice, lime juice, light beer, Kikkoman soy sauce, vegetable oil, and freshly ground black pepper.
  • Pour the marinade over the meat; cover with a plastic film and refrigerate for at least one hour.
  • Light up your charcoal grill, or preheat your gas grill. (You can also use a cast iron grill pan, the ones you use over the stove top). And brush your grill with a little vegetable oil as this will prevent the meat from sticking.
  • Remove meat from marinade and pat dry. Place meat on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes per side. (Cooking time will depend on the meat thickness and your personal preferences, either medium or well done). Remove meat from grill and place it on your cutting board. Slice it and serve it with corn tortillas and other garnishes mentioned above.
  • If you would like to have the same effect as that of the Mexican-American restaurant, place the cooked meat on a preheated cast iron pan, add a few drops of Soy Sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 oz, Calories 247 kcal, Protein 32 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Cholesterol 90 mg, Sodium 80 mg

CARNE ASADA



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Nothing beats the smoky richness of charred sliced steak stuffed into tortillas. Carne asada translates to "grilled meat" and refers to the many variations on this dish, as well as parties that center around grilling the marinated meat. Esteban Castillo, the author of the cookbook and blog "Chicano Eats," combines the intensity of a dry spice rub with a citrus juice marinade in his recipe. Sometimes, he pours some beer into the mix too, but this version, fresh with cilantro, garlic and scallions, already gives the steak big, aromatic flavors.

Provided by Genevieve Ko

Categories     meat, main course

Time 2h35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 guajillo chile, stemmed, seeded, lightly toasted and cooled
3/4 teaspoon black peppercorns
1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds
2 1/4 teaspoons dehydrated minced garlic
2 1/4 teaspoons dehydrated minced onion
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (from 4 large limes)
1/4 cup fresh orange juice (from 1 large orange)
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
2 scallions, sliced
2 garlic cloves, sliced
1 1/2 pounds flank, flap or skirt steak
12 to 16 corn tortillas
Salsas, for serving

Steps:

  • Make the steak seasoning: Tear the cooled chile into small pieces and place in a spice grinder, along with the peppercorns, coriander and cumin. Pulse until everything is roughly ground. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the garlic, onion and salt.
  • Marinate the steak: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, oil, cilantro, scallions, garlic and 1 tablespoon steak seasoning. Place the steak in a resealable freezer bag or shallow dish, and pour in the marinade. Make sure the steak is evenly coated. Seal the bag, or cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
  • Heat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to medium, or set an indoor grill pan over medium.
  • Transfer the steak to a baking sheet lined with foil (discard the marinade). Sprinkle the remaining steak seasoning all over the steak. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes for medium and 6 to 7 minutes for well done. Remove the steak from the grill (but leave the grill on) and let rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes before cutting into thin, small slices.
  • While the steak rests, warm the tortillas: Reduce the grill heat to medium-low. Place the tortillas on the grill and cook until they start to blister but are not blackened, 1 to 3 minutes. Stack in a clean kitchen towel and wrap well. Serve warm, with the sliced steak and salsas.

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