Carne Asada Made with Juicy Skirt Steak from The Food Charlatan

"This Carne Asada recipe tastes even BETTER than your favorite Mexican restaurant! We are using juicy skirt steak and a killer marinade...."

INGREDIENTS
1 tablespoon orange zest (from at least 2 oranges)
3/4 cup orange juice (fresh squeezed)
3 tablespoons lime juice (fresh squeezed)
1/4 cup olive oil
3 tablespoons Maggi seasoning (or soy sauce)
5 cloves garlic
1 small bunch cilantro (about 1 cup)
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 & 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt (for the marinade)
1 teaspoon black pepper (for the marinade)
2 ounces dried ancho chilies (or 2 tablespoons dried ancho chili powder)
2 pounds outside skirt steak* (see notes)
2 teaspoons kosher salt (for salting the steak)
neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable)
24 corn tortillas
1 batch Pico de Gallo
1 batch Restaurant Style Salsa (or use store bought salsa)
guacamole (or sliced avocado)
radishes (thinly sliced)
cilantro (chopped)
lime wedges
queso fresco (or cotija)
sour cream (or Mexican Crema)
extra mojo sauce (to garnish, optional)
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