Meat on the Grill (Nicaraguan Churrasco Steak)👌🍽

flank steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: sirloin

Chicken breast offers lower fat content while sirloin is more budget-friendly.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos provide a similar flavor at a lower cost.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier, while vegetable oil is more economical.

fresh cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: dried cilantro

Parsley is a common substitute for flavor, while dried cilantro is often less expensive.

Cut the bitter orange into pieces and add salt to it.

Marinate the flank steak in the bitter orange juice and lemon for a while, preferably overnight.

Cut off any excess fat from the steak before marinating.

Add three rings of onion to the marinade.

Grill the marinated steak on the grill until cooked to desired doneness.

Grill the onion separately with the meat.

Prepare pico de gallo with tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.

Serve the grilled meat with hot tortillas and pinto rice mixed with beans.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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