Carne Asada

Methods

1. Marinate the steak

   5 minutes

   Whisk to combine the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, vinegar, black pepper, and cumin in a large, non-reactive bowl or baking dish. Stir in the minced garlic, jalapeño, and cilantro.

2. Bag and chill

   1-4 hours

   Place the steak in a gallon-size bag and pour the marinade over it. Give the bag a few shakes and massage the marinade in. Refrigerate for 1-4 hours (at least 3 hours if using flank steak).

3. Grill

   12-16 minutes

   Grill 6-8 minutes on each side depending on the thickness of the steak and your preferred temperature.

4. Reduce the marinade (bonus)

   5 minutes

   Don’t discard the marinade — pour it from the bag into a small saucepan and boil/simmer until slightly reduced. Spoon a generous portion over each serving of plated carne asada for an added amazing layer of flavor.