How to make CARNE ASADA | Easy carne Asada recipe!

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.

Add 1 chopped yellow onion to a mixing bowl.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic to the bowl.

Chop 1 whole jalapeno and add it to the bowl.

Add a handful of cilantro to the mixture.

Juice 2 oranges and add the juice to the bowl.

Juice 2 limes and add the juice to the bowl.

Add a couple dashes of smoked paprika to the mixture.

Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the bowl.

Add carne asada seasoning to taste.

Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly.

Add beef top round to the marinade and mix to coat.

Let the beef marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

Preheat the grill.

Once ready, place the marinated beef on the grill.

Grill the beef for 4 to 8 minutes on each side, depending on thickness.

Once done, pull the beef off the grill and slice it up for tacos.

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