Carne Asada
Total Time
4 hours 45 minutes
Prep Time
4 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Rating
4.95 out of 5 stars
(119)
Ingredients
6 servings
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 ½ pounds flank steak
How would you rate this recipe?
Preparation
Step 1
In a medium bowl, combine cilantro, olive oil, soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, cumin and 1 teaspoon pepper; set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 2
In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine steak and remaining cilantro mixture; marinate for at least 4 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Drain the steak from the marinade.
Step 3
Preheat grill to medium high heat. Using paper towels, pat both sides of the steak dry; season with salt and pepper, to taste.
Step 4
Add steak to grill, and cook, flipping once, until desired doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 5 minutes.
Step 5
Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve with reserved 1/2 cup cilantro mixture.
Step 6
Save recipe for the next time?
Chef's notes
Use a hot cast iron grill pan for cooking indoors to achieve a better sear and smoky flavors.
Use reduced sodium soy sauce for less salt without compromising flavor.
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for more vibrant flavors.
Let the meat rest for at least 5 minutes before serving for maximum flavor and juiciness.
Slice against the grain for more tender pieces of meat.
Double the sauce if needed for tacos or burrito bowls.
