Carne Asada al Cilantro

Description

In this true Mexican carne asada recipe, skirt steak is marinated in a cilantro-beer sauce and grilled (asada) to perfection. Serve with a side of drunken beans and corn tortillas. If preferred, substitute flank steak for the skirt steak.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup dark Mexican beer
  • ¼ cup avocado oil
  • ½ white onion, cut into large wedges
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 pounds beef skirt steak

Instructions

  1. Combine beer
  2. oil
  3. onion
  4. cilantro
  5. onion
  6. cilantro
  7. salt
  8. and pepper in a blender; blend until cilantro marinade is smooth.
  9. Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour cilantro marinade on top. Seal bag and shake to fully cover meat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  10. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate with avocado oil. Grill the meat
  11. turning over once
  12. about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.

Prep Time: 15 mins

Cook Time: 6 mins

Total Time: 8 hrs 21 mins

Servings: 4

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