Easy Carne Asada Steak

In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients: soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder and pepper. Whisk well.

Place steak in a large flat dish with side - I love using Pyrex glass baking dish with a lid.

Pour marinade on top and toss steak gently to coat all sides.

Cover and refrigerate for 4 - 24 hours. I tried both and both times we had flavorful steak. Of course, longer marinating, more flavor. Don't exceed 24 hours.

Preheat grill to 500 degrees F or medium-high heat.

Grill covered for 5 minutes per side for medium rare, longer for more done. Play it by ear and grill like you would steak. Because skirt steak is quite thin, inserting meat thermometer in it while on the grill isn't the best method to check for level of doneness, I found. Instead I like to cut with a knife right on the grill or on the plate.

To grill indoors, use well seasoned cast iron grill pan.

Let meat rest covered with foil for 5 minutes to allow juices settle.

Thinly slice and serve in carne asada tacos with avocado corn salad, Instant Pot rice and beans, or healthy mashed potatoes. Why not!? :)

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