dinner

Carne Asada

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Prep Time
2 days
Cook Time
20 minutes
Yield
4
Scale Recipe
  • (120 ml) orange juice, freshly squeezed if in season½ cup
  • (60 ml) fresh lime juice¼ cup
  • (60 ml) grapeseed oil¼ cup
  • apple cider vinegar1 tablespoon
  • Worcestershire sauce teaspoons
  • garlic, minced6 cloves
  • ounces (240 ml) dark Mexican ale6
  • freshly ground black pepper1 teaspoon
  • dried Mexican oregano½ teaspoon
  • smoked paprika½ teaspoon
  • ground cumin¼ teaspoon
  • ground cloves teaspoon
  • sea salt2 tablespoons
  • pounds (910 g) flap steak2
  • spring onions (can substitute 6 green onions), trimmed4
  • (40 g) chopped fresh cilantro1 cup
  • large white onion (5¼ ounces/150 g), sliced½
  • serrano chiles, sliced lengthwise2

Instructions

1
In a large bowl, add the orange juice, lime juice, oil, vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and beer. Whisk to combine. Add the pepper, oregano, paprika, cumin, ground cloves, and salt, and whisk until the salt and spices have dissolved.
2
Pat the meat dry with paper towels. Using the palm of your hand against a flat surface, lightly smash the spring onions until a little moisture comes out. In a gallon-size resealable bag, add them along with the marinade, cilantro, onion, serranos, and the meat. Mix well, seal, and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
3
Remove the steaks from the refrigerator to allow them to reach room temperature before grilling, still in marinade, if possible. This should take at least 30 minutes.
4
Start a charcoal or gas grill. The gas should be set to high. If using a pellet grill, preheat your grill to 450°F (230°C) for at least 15 minutes. If using charcoal, the coals should be red but entirely covered with gray ash.
5
Remove the steaks from the marinade and put them on the grill directly over the fire. Close the lid and cook, turning once, about 4 to 5 minutes on each side.
6
Transfer the meat to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice the meat against the grain. Serve with warm tortillas and salsa.
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