How to Make Carne Asada

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin steak

💰Cheaper: chuck steak

Sirloin is leaner and more affordable than flank steak.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

lime juice

🥗Healthier: fresh lemon juice

💰Cheaper: bottled lemon juice

Bottled lemon juice is more convenient and often cheaper.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Banana peppers provide mild heat at a lower cost.

Juice an orange and lime using a food processor.

In a large mixing bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, vegetable oil (or olive oil), soy sauce, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, onion powder, and salt.

Add half a cup of chopped cilantro to the marinade and whisk to combine.

Place flank steak into a Ziploc bag or a bowl with a fitted lid and pour the marinade over it, sealing the bag completely to coat the steak.

Refrigerate the marinated steak for about 3 to 4 hours, or overnight if possible.

Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (about 400 to 450 degrees).

Remove the steak from the fridge, shake off excess marinade, and season both sides with extra salt and pepper.

Preheat a 12-inch cast iron skillet on the stovetop with one teaspoon of oil until almost smoking.

Add the marinated steak to the skillet and grill for about 5 to 8 minutes on one side.

Flip the steak over and grill for another 5 to 8 minutes until done.

Transfer the steak to a chopping board and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Slice the steak thinly against the grain and garnish with freshly chopped cilantro.

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