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Carne Asada

Traditional grilled skirt steak to be accompanied by Chimichurri sauce
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinade up to 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs skirt steak - trim off excess fat

Marinade

  • 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
  • 2 TBS garlic squeeze tube
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
  • juice of 1 orange
  • juice of 1 lime
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 TBS apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Whisk together marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined.
  • Add marinade to skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hr, but no longer than 8 hrs.
  • When ready to grill: preheat grill to medium-high. Grill steaks for 6-8 mins per side, turning once for medium-rare. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 mins.
  • Slice thinly across the grain and serve..