San Diego Style Carne Asada

San Diego Style Carne Asada

from foodieandwine.com
1470 min
1 servings

San Diego Style Authentic Carne Asada Recipe loaded with Mexican flavors and taste. Perfect for carne asada tacos or burritos.

Ingredients

  • 2.5 lb Flank Steak or Flap Meat
  • 1/4 cup Red Wine Vinegar
  • 1/4 cup Water
  • 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice
  • 2 tbsp Orange Juice
  • 2 tbsp Chopped Cilantro
  • 1 tbsp Minced Garlic
  • 3/4 tbsp Garlic Salt
  • 1/2 tbsp White Pepper
  • 1/2 tbsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Mexican Oregano
  • 1/8 tsp Ground Cloves
  • 1 Orange (Sliced)

Directions

  1. 1

    Add all the ingredients (except the meat and orange slices) to a medium size bowl and stir until blended. Transfer to a large Ziploc Bag.

  2. 2

    Add the steak and shake to coat the entire piece of meat evenly.

  3. 3

    Lay the bag flat and add the orange slice directly to the meat - half on top and half on bottom.

  4. 4

    Refrigerate overnight or at least 2 hours. (*Note 1)

  5. 5

    Before grilling, remove from the refrigerator up to an hour in advance. (*Note 2)

  6. 6

    Ten minutes before grilling, add meat tenderizer (optional)

  7. 7

    Pre-heat grill to medium high.

  8. 8

    Place meat directly on greased grate for 6-8 minutes. (*Note 3)

  9. 9

    Flip and grill for an additional 6-8 minutes, until your desired doneness is reached.

  10. 10

    Let rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.