Description
This carne asada recipe is packed with bold, citrusy flavor and perfect for grilling season. Whether tucked into tacos, served with rice and beans, or sliced over a salad, it’s a classic that never disappoints.
Ingredients
- 12 oz. beer (light Mexican beer such as Corona, Pacifico, or Modelo Light)
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 1/4 cup red onion (sliced)
- 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
- 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp. paprika
- 1 Tbsp. dried Mexican oregano (rubbed with your fingers)
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. black pepper
- 4 orange slices
- 4 lime slices
- 2 lb. skirt steak (or use flap steak or flank steak)
- vegetable oil (for oiling grill grate)
- 1 bunch green onions (ends trimmed)
- corn tortillas
- salsa
- radish slices
- lime wedges
Instructions
Transfer steak to a cutting board and let it rest about 3 minutes. Meanwhile, grill green onions, turning them often, until lightly charred, 3-5 minutes. Transfer to cutting board. Thinly slice steak across the grain. Serve meat with onions, tortillas, salsa, radishes, and lime wedges.
In a large bowl, combine beer, lime juice, orange juice, red onion, soy sauce, olive oil, paprika, oregano, salt, garlic powder, pepper, orange slices, and lime slices.
Cut steak into 4 pieces (or sizes you can manage on the grill). Add steak to marinade and stir to mix well. Cover bowl and refrigerate at least 2 hours to overnight.
Preheat a grill for medium-high heat (350° to 450°F). (You can also use a grill pan on the stove.) Lightly oil cooking grate, using tongs and a wad of oiled paper towels. Grill steak with the lid closed, turning it once, until edges are charred and meat is done the way you like, 7-15 minutes total, depending on the thickness of the meat (medium-rare is 130° to 135°F on an instant-read thermometer and medium-well is 145° to 155°F).