Authentic Grilled Carne Asada! | Tex-Mex Queen

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.

Start by making the marinade with orange juice and lime juice.

Add salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano to the marinade and whisk to combine.

Transfer the marinade to a shallow dish.

Add the sirloin steak to the marinade, ensuring it is well coated.

Slice four garlic cloves and add them to the marinade with the sirloin.

Slice one onion and add it to the marinade as well.

Top the marinade with chopped cilantro and press it down to ensure coverage.

Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for four hours to marinate.

After marinating, remove the plastic wrap and take out the cilantro and onion from the sirloin.

Pat the sirloin dry with paper towels to remove excess marinade and garlic bits.

Heat a griddle pan over medium-high heat and brush it with vegetable oil to prevent sticking.

Add the sirloin to the hot griddle and listen for the sizzle as it hits the pan.

Grill the sirloin for five to eight minutes on each side until cooked to desired doneness.

Remove the sirloin from the griddle and place it on a serving platter.

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