Carne Asada
What is better than charcoal-grilled carne asada, medium-rare and sliced thin? On a hot summer day, its perfect with grilled corn and a good green salad. The marinade recipe that the flank steak spends the afternoon is spicy and limey, and has a little bit of sugar, that caramelizes the steak on the grill and gives the exterior a good crunch.
CARNE ASADA
Serves 4-6
Ingredients
1 ½-2 pounds flank steak
¾ cup fresh squeezed lime juice
¼ cup soy sauce
½ cup canola oil
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Mexican Oregano
1 tablespoon red chile powder (medium spice)
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon minced jalepeno
2 garlic cloves, minced
Procedure
1. Mix together marinade together in a large ziplock.
2. Put beef into the bag and seal. Shake to completely coat beef.
3. Marinate for 1-7 hours.
4. Heat the grill to medium heat. Cook beef for a total of 15-18 minutes.
5. Let rest for 15 minutes covered by aluminum foil. Slice thin against the grain and serve.
I've recently moved my life from Brooklyn, New York to Sonoma County, California to pursue a life in food and wine. I am now the executive chef at