Carne Asada Grilled Steak (Printer-Friendly Version)
Grilled carne asada marinated with citrus, jalapeño, and spices for juicy, flavorful steak in every bite.
# Required Ingredients:
→ Steak and Marinade
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900 grams flank steak trimmed
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120 milliliters fresh lime juice approximately 2 to 3 limes
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120 milliliters pineapple juice fresh or high quality canned
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4 cloves garlic crushed and peeled
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60 grams fresh cilantro chopped
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60 milliliters extra virgin olive oil
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2 jalapeños seeded and diced
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30 milliliters white vinegar
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1 medium onion finely chopped
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1 teaspoon Mexican oregano or substitute with regular oregano
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1 teaspoon ground cumin
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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2 teaspoons Maggi Jugo seasoning or substitute with soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon fine sea salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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In a large mixing bowl combine lime juice pineapple juice crushed garlic chopped cilantro olive oil diced jalapeños vinegar chopped onion oregano cumin chili powder Maggi Jugo salt and black pepper whisk until well blended
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Place flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow glass dish pour marinade over steak ensuring it is fully coated seal or cover and refrigerate for 4 hours turning occasionally
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Heat an outdoor grill or cast iron grill pan over high heat until very hot approximately 10 minutes
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Remove steak from marinade and let excess drip off place on hot grill and cook for 3 minutes per side for medium or until desired doneness adjusting time for steak thickness
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Transfer steak to a cutting board tent loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute
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Slice steak thinly against the grain and serve with preferred sides such as tortillas rice or grilled vegetables
# Handy Cooking Tips:
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Marinating the steak for 4 hours ensures optimal flavor and tenderness without over softening the meat
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Pineapple juice contains bromelain an enzyme that naturally tenderizes meat resulting in juicy steak
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Resting the steak after grilling prevents moisture loss and improves overall juiciness
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