Marinated Carne Asada

Submitted by sslaughter2011

"Delicious homemade carne asada"

 

• Ready In: 3hrs
• Ingredients: 15
• Serves: 5

ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs flank steaks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup soy sauce
• 1⁄4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1⁄2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon pepper
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

directions

1. In a sandwhich bag, mix together the cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. Combine remaining ingredients (only 2 tbsp olive oil) except steak into a freezer bag or large container for marinating.
3. Add 3 tbsp of the spice mixture to the marinade and mix to combine.
4. perforate steak with a fork in multiple places.
5. add steak to marinade and remove excess air.
6. refrigerate for 4-24 hours (preference).
7. When ready to grill, mix remaining spice mix with 2 tbsp olive oil.
8. Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry (don't remove spices, just so they aren't wet).
9. rub the spice mix/olive oil combo all over the steaks and let them rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
10. Preheat grill or skillet (preferably cast iron) to medium heat (about 5/10).
11. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side depending on thickness. (see below for detailed notes).
12. Remove steak from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing.

13. For cooking in a cast iron skillet:

14. Gas stove: set to 5/10.
15. Cook for 5 minutes per side for medium (if steak is ~1/2"-3/4" thick).
16. *Important* Do not flip before 5 minutes is done!