Carne Asada

Name: Carne Asada
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 140 min
Ingredients: 2 lb. flank steak; 2 limes juiced; 6 cloves garlic, smashed; .05 cup OJ; 1 cup chopped cilantro; .05 cup chopped onion; .05 tsp. salt; .05 tsp. black pepper; .05 cup olive oil; 1 Serrano pepper minced; 1 tbsp. white vinegar; .05 cup Worcestershire; .05 cup dark Mexican beer; 1 cup kosher salt; 1 tbsp. course black pepper; 2 tsp. granulated garlic; 1 yellow squash cut in half moons; 2 green zucchini cut in half moons; .05 red onion quartered

Carne asada is a simple grilled steak that works well in tacos, burritos or with a side of grilled veggies and rice.

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1 Food Prep 8 mins+ Marinade
2 Grill Prep 10–20 mins
3 The Cook 30 mins

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Ingredients

2 lb. flank steak

Marinade

2 limes juiced
6 cloves garlic, smashed
.05 cup OJ
1 cup chopped cilantro
.05 cup chopped onion
.05 tsp. salt
.05 tsp. black pepper
.05 cup olive oil
1 Serrano pepper minced
1 tbsp. white vinegar
.05 cup Worcestershire
.05 cup dark Mexican beer

Rub

1 cup kosher salt
1 tbsp. course black pepper
2 tsp. granulated garlic

Veggies

1 yellow squash cut in half moons
2 green zucchini cut in half moons
.05 red onion quartered

1 Food Prep

Add your marinade ingredients together in a blender and blend until well combined. Place your flank steak in a large resealable bag with the marinade and marinate for 2–24 hours.
Mix together your dry rub ingredients in a small bowl and set aside.

2 Grill Prep

Fuel: We recommend Kingsford® Original Charcoal Briquets
Method: Direct-Heat Grilling
Temp: 375°F (Medium Heat)

How to Gauge Grill Heat Without a Thermometer

Carefully hold your hand about 5” to 6” above the grate, and refer to the temperature settings below:

• High Heat (450° to 550°F):
2 to 4 seconds
• Medium Heat (350° to 450°F):
5 to 6 seconds
• Low Heat (250° to 350°F):
8 to 10 seconds

Make sure your clothing doesn’t touch the grate, and always move your hand away from the heat before you feel discomfort.

When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.

3 The Cook

When you’re at temp, put cooking oil on a folded paper towel. Grab the oiled paper towel with long-handled tongs and oil the grate thoroughly.
Heat your cast iron with 2 tbsp. of olive oil. Once heated, add your veggies to the skillet and season with some of the rub mix.
While your veggies are cooking, remove your steak from the marinade and lightly season with the rub. Place your steak on the grill and cook each side for 5-7 minutes.
As your steak finishes cooking, remove your veggies from the skillet and set aside, covered until you’re ready to serve.
Once your steak reaches an internal temperature of 145ºF, remove it from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes. Then, cut against the grain and serve with your veggies.