This carne asada marinade is our family's favorite — and I've tried many! A 24-hour soak in a spicy citrus and soy marinade ensures your flank steak will be perfectly tender when it comes off the grill.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups orange juice
- 0.5 cups lemon juice
- 0.33 cups lime juice
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro , chopped
- 0.5 cups soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon ground paprika
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 cups olive oil
Instructions
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Combine orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice for marinade in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano; stir to combine.
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Slowly whisk in olive oil until well combined. Remove 1 cup of the marinade and place in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for use after the steak is cooked.
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Place steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.
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After pounding, poke steak all over with a fork. Place steak in the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
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When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
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Remove steak from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
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Cook steak on the preheated grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
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Remove steak from grill and slice across the grain.
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Place on a serving platter and pour the reserved, unused marinade over top. Serve immediately.
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