How to make The BEST Easy and Delicious Carne Asada Recipe | Carne Asada Estilo Sonora!!

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: chuck roast

Sirloin is leaner, while chuck roast offers a more economical option.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: lemon juice

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon juice provides a similar acidity, and vinegar is often less expensive.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is budget-friendly.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Slice chuck beef into thinner pieces suitable for carne asada.

Sprinkle salt on one side of the beef.

Sprinkle black pepper on the beef.

Prepare the grill using tumbleweed natural fire starters and mesquite charcoal, ensuring good airflow.

Wait for 20-30 minutes until the coals are nice and red.

Place beef on the grill with the salted side down.

Sprinkle more salt on the unseasoned side once on the grill.

Flip the beef when the salt disappears from the unseasoned side.

Slice the cooked carne asada into smaller pieces for meal prep.

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