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Carne Asada

Carne Asada

Delicious Carne Asada featuring marinated flank steak, served with tortillas and fresh toppings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro for garnish
Serving
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup pico de gallo fresh
  • 1 cup guacamole fresh
  • 1 cup sour cream

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate the flank steak in a mix of olive oil, lime juice, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper for at least 30 minutes.
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  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
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  3. Grill the marinated flank steak for 5 minutes on each side or until it reaches the desired doneness.
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  4. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing.
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  5. Serve the sliced steak with corn tortillas, pico de gallo, guacamole, and sour cream.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Carne Asada can be served with a variety of toppings and paired with drinks like aguas frescas or margaritas.

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