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Carne Asada
4 servings · 32 min total
Steak marinated in citrus, garlic, and chilli, then grilled hot and sliced thin. Smoky, juicy, and perfect for tacos or a platter.
Ingredients
- 800 g beef steak
- 3 lime, juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
- 4 garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 fresh chilli, finely chopped
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Method
- 1.
Make the citrus marinade — Whisk the lime and orange juice, garlic, half the cilantro, oil, cumin, smoked paprika, and chilli into a marinade.
- 2.
Marinate the steak — Coat the steak in the marinade and rest for at least 30 minutes at room temperature.
- 3.
Grill the steak — Heat a grill or griddle until very hot. Season the steak with salt and pepper and grill for 4 minutes per side for medium.
- 4.
Rest, slice and serve — Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain. Scatter with the remaining cilantro and serve.