How To Cook Carne Asada?

Choose a flank steak, skirt steak, or flap steak

Trim excess fat if needed

Mix a marinade with lime juice, orange juice, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper

Place the steak in the marinade

Marinate in the refrigerator for 2 to 8 hours

Remove the steak from the marinade

Pat the steak dry

Preheat a grill, grill pan, or cast-iron skillet over high heat

Lightly oil the cooking surface

Cook the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side, depending on thickness

Check for desired doneness

Remove the steak from the heat

Rest the steak for 5 to 10 minutes

Slice thinly against the grain

Serve with tortillas, salsa, onions, and cilantro

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