Mexican Broiled Steak Recipes

AUTHENTIC CARNE ASADA + STREET TACOS

Steps:

• In a large shallow bowl or casserole dish, combine the marinade ingredients: lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, chopped cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Place Flank Steak into the marinade and turn several times to coat.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and preferably overnight. Turn the steak once while marinating.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place marinated steak onto the hot grill and cook 3-5 minutes per side, flipping once or until the steak has reached the desired doneness (145˚F for medium-rare and 160˚F for medium doneness).
• Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and rest 5-10 minutes then thinly slice against the grain.

MEXICAN BROILED STEAK

Steps:

• 1. Each flank steak should weigh between 1 and 1 1/2 pounds.
• 2. Place beef steaks in shallow glass or plastic dish.
• 3. Mix remaining ingredients and pour over the beef.
• 4. Cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours, turning occasionally.
• 5. Set oven control to broil.
• 6. Place beef on rack in broiler pan.
• 7. Broil with the tops about 3 inches from the heat until brown, about 5 minutes.
• 8. Turn beef and broil about 5 minutes longer.
• 9. Cut beef in thin strips across the grain of the meat.
• 10. Serve with tortillas and guacamole if desired.

BROILED FLANK STEAK (NO MARINADE) MEXICAN STYLE

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and blend. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• In another small bowl, combine the other ingredients for the steak (except the steak).
• Brush the steak ingredients on one side of the steak and broil 6 inches from the heat, for 10 minutes.
• Turn the steak over and brush the other side with the steak ingredients and broil 6-10 minutes longer, until done to your liking.
• Let meat stand for 5 minutes, after it is done, before thinly slicing the meat across the grain.
• Serve with the chilled sour cream sauce.

GRILLED MEXICAN STEAK

Steps:

• Toast the cumin seeds in a medium saute pan over medium-low heat for 5 minutes, or until fragrant.
• In a blender, combine the cumin seeds, jalapenos, garlic, pepper, lime juice, and salt. Pulse the blender to finely chop ingredients. Add the oil and cilantro and puree until smooth.
• Lightly score both sides of the meat with a knife so that the marinade will penetrate. Place the meat in a large plastic bag or bowl, pour in the marinade, and coat well. Marinate in the refrigerator for 24 to 48 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil grate.
• Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the remaining marinade. Cook on high, 1 to 2 minutes per side, to sear the meat. Turn the heat down to low and cook for an additional 3 to 4 minutes per side, or until the it has reached the desired doneness.

BROILED STEAK FAJITAS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup oil, vinegar, oregano, sugar, chili powder, salt, garlic powder and pepper. Pour 1/2 cup marinade into a shallow dish. Add the beef and turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate for at least 8 hours or overnight. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain steak and discard marinade. Broil 4 in. from the heat for 5-7 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), basting occasionally with reserved marinade. Let stand for 5 minutes before slicing., Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute onions and peppers in oil until tender. Serve on tortillas with beef and toppings.