Carne Asada
Directions
- 1Start with 3 pounds of butterfly flat meat, also known as ranchera.
- 2Prepare the marinade by adding the juice of 3 fresh limes to the meat.
- 3Add the juice of 1 fresh orange to the meat for the marinade.
- 4Pour 12 ounces of your favorite Mexican lager into the marinade.
- 5Season generously with Chef Merito Steak & Meat Seasoning.
- 6Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly to incorporate the flavors into the meat.
- 7Add sliced red onion and cilantro to the marinade.
- 8Cover the meat and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours for best results.
- 9Once the coals are ready, add mesquite logs to the grill for an old-school touch and flavor.
- 10Season the grill by rubbing a half white onion on the hot grates.
- 11Place the marinated carne asada on the hot grill.
- 12Flip the meat to cook both sides, ensuring a beautiful color and crispy edges.
- 13Add a little extra Chef Merito Steak & Meat Seasoning while the meat is on the grill.
- 14Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side for perfect doneness.
- 15Rest the cooked meat in a glass bowl, covered, for a few minutes.
- 16Roll the perfectly rested meat and cut it across the grain into thin strips.
- 17Warm fresh corn tortillas on the grill.
- 18Assemble the taco by adding the prime ranchera meat to a warm tortilla.
- 19Top with a spoonful of salsa verde.
- 20Finish with a classic topping of chopped cebolla (onion) and cilantro.
Ingredients
- 3 pounds Butterfly flat meat (Ranchera)
- 3 juice of Fresh limes
- 1 juice of Fresh orange
- 12 ounces Mexican lager
- dashes Chef Merito Steak & Meat Seasoning
- 1 sliced Red onion
- handful Cilantro
- 1 half White onion
- Corn tortillas
- spoonful Salsa verde
Equipment
GrillTongsCutting boardKnifeGlass bowl
Tips
- Always add just a little extra seasoning to the meat while cooking on the grill.
- The key to perfect carne asada is to cook it hot and fast for beautiful color, juiciness, and crispy edges.
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