carne asada

Palmdale, CA
Updated on Oct 28, 2010

This is no Taco Bell Taco. This is the real deal.

prep time
cook time 20 Min
method ---
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skirt steak
  • - olive oil
  • - kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • MARINADE:
  • 4 - garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 - jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 - teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed (best to lightly toast the seeds first, then grind them)
  • 1 - large handful fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped (great flavor in the stems)
  • 2 - limes, juiced
  • 2 - oranges juiced
  • 1 - lemon juiced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar

How To Make carne asada

  • Step 1
    COMBINE ALL INGREDIENTS IN A 1-GALLON ZIPLOC BAG; CLOSE AND MIX WELL. ADD BEEF (RANCHERA). MARINATE IN BAG UP TO 24 HOURS TURNING AND MASSAGING MEAT FREQUENTLY. GRILL TO MEDIUM-WELL. CUT MEAT INTO 1/2" SLICES (OR CUBES) AGAINST THE GRAIN. SERVE WITH TORTILLAS, MEXICAN RICE AND BEANS. GARNISH WITH LIME WEDGES AND CILANTRO.

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Category: Beef
Culture: Mexican

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