Carne Asada The Real Deal Recipes

CARNE ASADA - THE REAL DEAL

Steps:

• In a large ziploc bag, place beer, oregano (rub between palms to crush while adding), cumin, orange juice, sugar and garlic. Add salt and pepper to taste, making it a bit on the salty side.
• Add red pepper flakes and achiote powder, if using. Achiote gives it a nice color and a subtle taste.
• Zip bag closed and shake or knead to blend all ingredients well.
• Add flank steak, zip closed and combine to saturate all sides of beef. Refrigerate at least one hour, turning and shaking bag from time to time.
• Drink rest of beer while meat is marinating.
• Place meat on hot grill, turning only once, about four minutes per side for medium well.
• When done to your liking, place meat on cutting board, let rest for a few minutes, then cut into small 1/2 inch pieces.
• Serve with warm corn and/or flour tortillas, guacamole, salsa and sour cream (or crema fresca). Beans and mexican rice on the side - see my recipe for the rice.

CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Juice 1 lime and the lemon.
• Wash & Thinly slice remaining lime. Saving juice if possible.
• Thinly slice onion.
• Chop cilantro.
• Slice jalapeños.
• Toss all fresh ingredients togerher in glass casserole dish.
• Fold in cumin and garlic powder.
• Slowly add orange juice and tequila.
• Cut beef into small pieces or stripes adding to dish.
• Mix all ingredients until all meat is fully saturated and mixed in with the veg.
• Cover and let marinate in fridge 24 hours (at least).
• Once meat is seasoned, Cook in slow cooker or on stove in large sauce pan.
• Serve on tortillas or a bed of seasoned rice.
• Optional add a splash of soy sauce or salt if desired to marinade when mixing.

MY MOM'S CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Place meat, soy sauce, garlic and pepper in a resealable bag.
• Marinate for at least 4 hours.
• Grill 3 minutes or longer depending on thickness on each side.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve with tortillas and toppings.
• Enjoy!