Spicy Carne Asada Marinade With Beer Recipe

Name: Spicy Carne Asada Marinade With Beer
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 whole Dried Guajillo Peppers; 2 cloves Garlic; 3 whole Navel Oranges; 1 whole Lemon; 2 whole Limes; 12 ounces, fluid Mexican Light Beer; 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder; 1/2 Tablespoons Cumin; 1/2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika; 1/2 Tablespoons Oregano; 1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper; 2 Tablespoons Salt; 1/2 Tablespoons Black Pepper; 1/2 cups Chopped Green Onion; 1/2 cups Sliced White Onion; 2 whole Jalapenos, Stem And Seeds Removed, Sliced (plus An Extra If Desired For Puree); 1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro; 5 pounds Flap Meat (see Note); Tortillas, For Serving; Optional Taco Toppings As Desired (I Use Chopped Onion, Cilantro, Cojita Cheese, And A Squeeze Of Lime)

Servings: persons

2 whole Dried Guajillo Peppers
2 cloves Garlic
3 whole Navel Oranges
1 whole Lemon
2 whole Limes
12 ounces, fluid Mexican Light Beer
1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
1/2 Tablespoons Cumin
1/2 Tablespoons Smoked Paprika
1/2 Tablespoons Oregano
1 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
2 Tablespoons Salt
1/2 Tablespoons Black Pepper
1/2 cups Chopped Green Onion
1/2 cups Sliced White Onion
2 whole Jalapenos, Stem And Seeds Removed, Sliced (plus An Extra If Desired For Puree)
1/2 cups Chopped Cilantro
5 pounds Flap Meat (see Note)
Tortillas, For Serving
Optional Taco Toppings As Desired (I Use Chopped Onion, Cilantro, Cojita Cheese, And A Squeeze Of Lime)

1
Boil the guajillo peppers in a pot or pan of water for about 5 minutes.
2
Remove the peppers from the water and place them in a blender with 1/2 cup of the boiling water and the garlic cloves.
3
Optionally, you can add a jalapeno or two to crank up the heat!
4
Blend for about 2 minutes and set aside.
5
Squeeze the orange, lemon, and lime juice into a large bowl.
6
Add the beer, and refrain from drinking.
7
Add chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper, salt and pepper.
8
Pour in the guajillo mixture you made earlier and stir.
9
Add the onions, sliced jalapeno, and chopped cilantro and mix to combine.
10
Place the flap meat into the bowl, of if youre doing a larger batch place into a baking dish and pour the marinade on top.
11
Place in the fridge overnight.
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When youre all done marinating and ready to cook, heat up your grill to medium high heat.
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Then place the meat on direct heat.
14
Cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side.
15
Remove to a clean plate.
16
Allow it to rest for a few minutes before slicing across the grain.
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Serve on tortillas with some chopped onion, cilantro, cojita cheese, and a squeeze of lime.
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And dont forget a beer for the parents!
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Enjoy!
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Note: Make sure you use flap meat!
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Not skirt, not flank.
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Flap.
23
Skirt steak can easily be confused with flap by appearance, but it comes from another section of the cow which can come out tougher.
24
Go with the good stuff.
25
Use flap meat!

124

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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

My Personal Notes

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

You need 20 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 whole Dried Guajillo Peppers, 2 cloves Garlic, 3 whole Navel Oranges, 1 whole Lemon, and more.

Yes, Spicy Carne Asada Marinade With Beer falls under the Soups & Stews 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.

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Spicy Carne Asada Marinade With Beer

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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