Carne asada shown wrapped up in a flour tortilla with pico de gallo and avocado
Carne asada is the thinly sliced, grilled beef served so often in tacos and burritos. It is also commonly served as is, with rice and beans on the side. Although almost any cut of beef can be butterflied into thin sheets for the carne asada, typically it is made from flank steak or skirt steak. It can be grilled just with salt and pepper for flavorings, or it can be marinated. The following is a recipe for marinated carne asada.
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INGREDIENTS
- 2 pounds flank or skirt steak
- Olive oil
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Marinade:
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño chile pepper, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground cumin seed (best to lightly toast the seeds first, then grind them)
- 1 large handful fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped (great flavor in the
