Citrus Carne Asada Marinade

Ingredients

• 1 medium onion , thinly sliced
• 0.25 cups soy sauce
• 0.25 cups lime juice
• 0.25 cups lemon juice
• 0.25 cups orange juice
• 1 small bunch cilantro , chopped, or to taste
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 4 cloves garlic , crushed
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce , such as Tabasco
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoons white sugar
• 2 pounds flank steak
• 2 tablespoons olive oil , or as needed

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine onion, soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, hot sauce, chipotle pepper, black pepper, and sugar in a 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag. Add steak and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, turning and massaging meat frequently, for up to 24 hours.

2. 2

   Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add steak and marinade. Cook steak until medium-rare to medium, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 140 degrees F (54 to 60 degrees C).