Mexican Steak Recipe Carne Asada | How To Make Mexican Steak Carne Asada

flank steak

🥗Healthier: sirloin

💰Cheaper: chuck steak

Sirloin is leaner, while chuck steak is more affordable and still flavorful.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers are milder, while green bell peppers are less expensive.

tortillas

🥗Healthier: lettuce wraps

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Lettuce wraps reduce carbs, while pita is a budget-friendly alternative.

Add 1 pound top sirloin steak to a mixing bowl.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Pour in 1/4 cup olive oil.

Add 1 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup orange juice, 2 tablespoons white vinegar, 4 to 5 garlic cloves, and juice of 2 limes into the mixing bowl.

Blend the marinade until smooth using a blender.

Transfer the marinade into a plastic ziplock bag.

Add the steak into the bag, seal it, and rub the marinade into the steak.

Refrigerate the marinated steak for 6 hours to overnight.

Heat a griddle pan and brush it with oil.

Grill the marinated steak for 7 to 8 minutes on both sides until cooked through.

Remove the steak from the pan and let it cool on a plate.

Prepare a salad by dicing 2 avocados, 7 small grape tomatoes, and 1 onion into small chunks.

In a bowl, combine the diced ingredients with a pinch of salt, black pepper, cumin powder, and drizzle lime juice over it.

Add chopped cilantro to the salad mixture and mix well.

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