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Carne Asada — Citrus Marinated: Juicy, citrus-marinated carne asada, kissed by the flames of the grill. The perfect centerpiece for your next taco night!

Carne Asada — Citrus Marinated

Juicy, citrus-marinated carne asada, kissed by the flames of the grill. The perfect centerpiece for your next taco night!

Total: 4 hrsActive: 20 minDifficulty: EasyYield: Serves 4
MexicanBeefCondiment

The Key Move

Don't rush the marinade; at least 4 hours is key for maximum flavor and tenderness.

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The Setup

  • Large Bowl
  • Grill

The Mise en Place

5 of 9

Your prep station before cooking begins

The Protein (0/3)

1000 gflank steak(About 2 pounds)
1 tspsalt(Kosher)
½ tspblack pepper(Freshly ground)

The Aromatics (0/1)

6 clovesgarlic(Minced)

The Pantry (0/1)

¼ cupsolive oil(Extra virgin)

Steak is tough.

Ensure you are slicing against the grain. Also, marinating for longer helps tenderize the meat.

Steak is burning on the outside but raw inside.

Reduce the grill heat or move the steak to a cooler part of the grill.

The Method

Part ofWeeknight Dinners+4 more

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