Carne Asada - The Real Deal Recipe

Name: Carne Asada - The Real Deal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs flank steaks (preferably flap meat from Mexican grocery); 3/4 cup beer (6 oz); 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon achiote powder (optional); 1/4 cup orange juice; 1 teaspoon sugar; 3 garlic cloves, minced; salt; pepper; 1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

Servings: persons

2 lbs flank steaks (preferably flap meat from Mexican grocery)
3/4 cup beer (6 oz)
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon achiote powder (optional)
1/4 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon sugar
3 garlic cloves, minced
salt
pepper
1 pinch red pepper flakes (optional)

1
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.
2
Add red pepper flakes and achiote powder, if using. Achiote gives it a nice color and a subtle taste.
3
Zip bag closed and shake or knead to blend all ingredients well.
4
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.
5
Drink rest of beer while meat is marinating.
6
Place meat on hot grill, turning only once, about four minutes per side for medium well.
7
When done to your liking, place meat on cutting board, let rest for a few minutes, then cut into small 1/2 inch pieces.
8
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.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs flank steaks (preferably flap meat from Mexican grocery), 3/4 cup beer (6 oz), 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin, and more.

Yes, Carne Asada - The Real Deal falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Carne Asada - The Real Deal

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