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Carne Asada
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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Ingredients
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2 lb. flank steak
Marinade
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2 limes juiced
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6 cloves garlic, smashed
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½ cup OJ
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1 cup chopped cilantro
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½ cup chopped onion
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½ tsp. salt
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½ tsp. black pepper
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½ cup olive oil
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1 Serrano pepper minced
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1 tbsp. white vinegar
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½ cup Worcestershire
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½ cup dark Mexican beer
Rub
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1 cup kosher salt
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1 tbsp. course black pepper
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2 tsp. granulated garlic
Veggies
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1 yellow squash cut in half moons
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2 green zucchini cut in half moons
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½ 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)
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.
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.
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