Citrus Marinated Colombian Carne Asada Food

EASY CARNE ASADA STEAK WITH CITRUS MARINADE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients: soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder and pepper. Whisk well.
• Place steak in a large flat dish with side - I love using Pyrex glass baking dish with a lid.
• Pour marinade on top and toss steak gently to coat an all sides.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 - 24 hours. I tried both and both times we had flavorful steak. Of course, longer marinating, more flavor. Don't exceed 24 hours.
• Preheat grill to 500 degrees F or medium-high heat.
• Grill covered for 5 minutes per side for medium rare, longer for more done. Play it by ear and grill like you would steak. Because skirt steak is quite thin, inserting meat thermometer in it while on the grill isn't the best method to check for level of doneness, I found. Instead I like to cut with a knife right on the grill or on the plate.
• To grill indoors, use well seasoned cast iron grill pan.
• Let meat rest covered with foil for 5 minutes to allow juices settle.
• Thinly slice and serve in carne asada tacos with avocado corn salad, Instant Pot rice and beans, or healthy mashed potatoes. Why not!? :)

CITRUS MARINATED CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Mix together the lime juice, orange juice, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, vinegar, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
• Marinate the steak in this mixture for at least 2 hours, but no more than 8 hours in the fridge. Don't marinate for over 8 hours or the meat will become mushy.
• When ready to grill, preheat the grill over medium heat. Cook the steak for 6-8 minutes per side or until desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes and then slice thinly. (You could also broil this if you don't have a grill.)
• Let the carne asada rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain. serve with fresh cilantro and lime juice.

THE BEST CARNE ASADA RECIPE

Steps:

• When ready to cook, remove the extra salsa from the fridge to allow it to warm up a little. Light one chimney full of charcoal. When all the charcoal is lit and covered with gray ash, pour out and arrange the coals on one side of the charcoal grate. Set cooking grate in place, cover grill, and preheat for 5 minutes. Alternatively, set half the burners on a gas grill to the highest heat setting, cover, and preheat for 10 minutes. Clean and oil the grilling grate.

CITRUS CARNE ASADA MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine onion, soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, hot sauce, chipotle pepper, black pepper, and sugar in a 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag. Add steak and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, turning and massaging meat frequently, for up to 24 hours.
• Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add steak and marinade. Cook steak until medium-rare to medium, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 140 degrees F (54 to 60 degrees C).

CARNE ASADA: COLOMBIAN-STYLE GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the vegetable oil, 1/2 bottle of beer, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Whisk in the garlic, cumin, Sazon Goya, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the flank steak inside a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade mixture. Seal the bag tightly, then leave the steak to marinate overnight in the fridge.
• Heat the grill to medium-high. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness .
• Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice very thinly against the grain.
• Enjoy with your choice of sides or inside a taco or arepa.

CITRUS-MARINATED COLOMBIAN CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Gather the marinade ingredients.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the sugar, vinegar, lime juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, and garlic.
• Set the marinade aside.
• Slice the flank steak lengthwise (with the grain) into 4 or 5 long strips.
• Use a fork to prick some holes in the meat.
• Place the flank steak in a ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade onto the steak.
• Turn steak pieces over to evenly coat them with the marinade. Seal the bag (or cover the dish) and refrigerate overnight, or at least 4 hours. If you have the chance, stir the meat, or turn the bag upside down halfway through the process.
• Gather the chimichurri ingredients and a food processor.
• Place the parsley leaves and garlic into the food processor. Alternatively, you can hand-chop everything very finely.
• Pulse until the parsley and garlic are very finely minced.
• Add the olive oil, vinegar, and lime juice and pulse briefly, just enough to mix everything. Transfer the chimichurri sauce to a medium bowl, season it with salt and pepper to taste, and set aside. If you're prepping ahead of time, place it in a container with a lid and leave in the fridge.
• In a heavy, medium-sized skillet (cast iron works well) heat olive oil over medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, but the oil isn't smoking, add marinated steak strips.
• Brown steak well on all sides, cooking until the desired doneness is reached. Your cooking time will depend on the size of the steak pieces and your doneness preference but it should be about 3 to 4 minutes per side. Cut into a piece to check for doneness.
• When the meat is cooked to your liking, remove from heat.
• Place steak on a serving plate and let it rest for 5 minutes to preserve the juice inside the meat. Slice the steak very finely in a diagonal, against the grain.
• Add steak slices to the bowl of chimichurri sauce and toss until well coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Alternatively, you can serve with the chimichurri on the side.
• Serve sliced steak with warm tortillas or green salad.
• Enjoy while hot!

LISA'S FAVORITE CARNE ASADA MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine the orange, lemon, and lime juice in a large glass or ceramic bowl along with the garlic, soy sauce, chipotle pepper, chili power, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, and cilantro. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until marinade is well combined. Remove one cup of the marinade and place in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for use after the meat is cooked.
• Place the flank steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. After pounding, poke steak all over with a fork. Add the meat to the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• Remove the steak from the marinade and grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Discard used marinade. Remove meat from heat and slice across the grain.
• Pour the one cup of reserved, unused marinade over the hot meat and serve immediately.

CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Make the steak seasoning: Tear the cooled chile into small pieces and place in a spice grinder, along with the peppercorns, coriander and cumin. Pulse until everything is roughly ground. Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the garlic, onion and salt.
• Marinate the steak: In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, oil, cilantro, scallions, garlic and 1 tablespoon steak seasoning. Place the steak in a resealable freezer bag or shallow dish, and pour in the marinade. Make sure the steak is evenly coated. Seal the bag, or cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.
• Heat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to medium, or set an indoor grill pan over medium.
• Transfer the steak to a baking sheet lined with foil (discard the marinade). Sprinkle the remaining steak seasoning all over the steak. Grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side for medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes for medium and 6 to 7 minutes for well done. Remove the steak from the grill (but leave the grill on) and let rest on a cutting board for about 10 minutes before cutting into thin, small slices.
• While the steak rests, warm the tortillas: Reduce the grill heat to medium-low. Place the tortillas on the grill and cook until they start to blister but are not blackened, 1 to 3 minutes. Stack in a clean kitchen towel and wrap well. Serve warm, with the sliced steak and salsas.