Simple 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.

Prepare the marinade by combining avocado oil, lime juice, crushed garlic, and fiesta rub in a mixing bowl.

If short on fresh ingredients, use just the marinade without additional ingredients.

For a more flavorful marinade, add a whole sliced onion and fresh cilantro, then mix well to massage the flavors into the liquid.

Add the flank steak to the marinade, pressing out excess air from the bag before sealing it.

Refrigerate the marinating steak for at least 8 hours, preferably up to 24 hours for best flavor and tenderness.

Preheat the grill until it's screaming hot, suitable for quick cooking of thin steaks.

Place the flank steak on the grill, cooking it while keeping the lid closed for ambient cooking.

Cook the steak until it reaches an internal temperature of 130°F for medium rare, flipping every 2-3 minutes if using thinner cuts.

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for a couple of minutes before slicing.

Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips, or cube it for tacos to make serving easier.

Serve with fresh lime wedges to enhance the flavors.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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