Mexican Style Carne Asada

This is a very easy, no fuss dish. I was invited to dinner at my friends house, and I told them I would love to cook in their kitchen. (it is to die for) So, we decided on Mexican. So I made this carne asada, Guacamole, and Chili Lime Shrimp. Only I put the shrimp on the barbie!

We had Shrimp tacos with cubed pineapple, Guacamole with the tortilla chips and the tacos di Carne Asada!

Carne Asada

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Marinating Time 2 hours hrs

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
• 4 cloves garlic minced
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• juice of 1 orange
• juice of 1 lime
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak

Method

 

1. Place the steak in a baking dish or large zip bag, set aside.
2. Place the rest of the ingredients into a mixing bowl and mix well.
3. Pour the marinade on top of the steak and turn the steak a few times to completely coat it with the marinade.
4. Place in the fridge and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
5. Preheat a grill for at medium-high heat (400-450°F).
6. Remove steak from marinade.
7. Grill steaks with the lid closed for 4-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness.
8. Remove steaks from the grill and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
9. Slice thinly against the grain and serve with your favorite condiments.