Carne Asada

 

1 ½ lbs flank steak

⅓ cup olive oil

3 limes, juiced (about 6 tablespoons juice)

4 garlic cloves, minced

½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped

1 teaspoon cumin powder

½ teaspoon chili powder

salt and pepper, to taste

 

Whisk all of the oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.  Add the steak to a glass or non-reactive baking tray and pour the marinade on top. Ensure both side of the steak are well coated, cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 to 4 hours. Alternatively, you could marinate in a plastic bag.   Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Add the carne asada and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for another 5 minutes.  Using a sharp knife, slice the carne asada at an angle against the grain. From there, you can further chop the carne asada into smaller pieces, if you’d like.