CARNE ASADA | How To Make Grilled Flank Steak | SyS

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.

Add orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, white vinegar, white onion cut into chunks, green onion, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and black pepper to a food processor.

Blend everything together until a nice marinade is formed.

Place rinsed flank steak in a resalable bag.

Add the marinade to the bag, seal it, and shake to coat the steak evenly.

Refrigerate the marinated steak for 1 to 2 hours.

Heat oil in a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Add the flank steak to the grill pan and grill for about 8 to 10 minutes per side or until medium rare to medium.

Let the grilled steak rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.

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