1In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil.
2In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil.
3In a medium bowl, whisk together the vinegar, soy sauce, minced garlic, lime juice, and olive oil.
4Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and paprika until well combined.
5Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and paprika until well combined.
6Stir in salt, black pepper, garlic powder, chili powder, oregano, cumin, and paprika until well combined.
7Place the flank steak in a large dish and pour the marinade over it. Turn the steak to coat both sides evenly.
8Place the flank steak in a large dish and pour the marinade over it. Turn the steak to coat both sides evenly.
9Place the flank steak in a large dish and pour the marinade over it. Turn the steak to coat both sides evenly.
10Cover and marinate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
11Cover and marinate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
12Cover and marinate for at least 6 hours, or overnight for deeper flavor.
13In a small bowl, combine chopped white onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
14In a small bowl, combine chopped white onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
15In a small bowl, combine chopped white onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate until ready to use.
16Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the dried chile pods for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then transfer them to hot water and soak for 30 minutes.
17Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the dried chile pods for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then transfer them to hot water and soak for 30 minutes.
18Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Toast the dried chile pods for 1–2 minutes until fragrant, then transfer them to hot water and soak for 30 minutes.
19Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place tomatoes, quartered onion, jalapeños, and garlic on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until slightly charred and softened.
20Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place tomatoes, quartered onion, jalapeños, and garlic on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until slightly charred and softened.
21Preheat the oven to 450°F. Place tomatoes, quartered onion, jalapeños, and garlic on a baking sheet. Roast for about 20 minutes until slightly charred and softened.
22Drain the softened chiles and blend them with the roasted vegetables until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
23Drain the softened chiles and blend them with the roasted vegetables until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
24Drain the softened chiles and blend them with the roasted vegetables until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
25Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
26Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
27Heat a grill pan or skillet over medium-high heat with a drizzle of oil.
28Remove the steak from the marinade and cook it whole for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
29Remove the steak from the marinade and cook it whole for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
30Remove the steak from the marinade and cook it whole for about 4–5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
31Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain for tender pieces.
32Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain for tender pieces.
33Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain for tender pieces.
34Heat corn tortillas in a skillet until warm and flexible.
35Heat corn tortillas in a skillet until warm and flexible.
36Heat corn tortillas in a skillet until warm and flexible.
37Place slices of carne asada onto each tortilla. Top with onion relish and a spoonful of homemade salsa.
38Place slices of carne asada onto each tortilla. Top with onion relish and a spoonful of homemade salsa.
39Place slices of carne asada onto each tortilla. Top with onion relish and a spoonful of homemade salsa.
40Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime if desired.
41Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime if desired.
42Sprinkle with Cotija cheese and finish with a squeeze of lime if desired.
Ingredients
0.33 cup white vinegar
0.33 cup white vinegar
0.33 cup white vinegar
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.5 cup soy sauce
0.5 cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 Juice of limes
2 Juice of limes
2 Juice of limes
0.5 cup olive oil
0.5 cup olive oil
0.5 cup olive oil
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp paprika
3 pounds flank steak
3 pounds flank steak
3 pounds flank steak
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
1 white onion, finely chopped
0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
0.5 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 Juice of lime
1 Juice of lime
1 Juice of lime
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 large tomatoes, diced
2 jalapeño peppers, diced
2 jalapeño peppers, diced
2 jalapeño peppers, diced
1 white onion, quartered
1 white onion, quartered
1 white onion, quartered
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 garlic cloves, peeled
4 dried red chile pods
4 dried red chile pods
4 dried red chile pods
to taste Salt
to taste Salt
to taste Salt
to taste Black pepper
to taste Black pepper
to taste Black pepper
1 package corn tortillas
1 package corn tortillas
1 package corn tortillas
2 cups grated Cotija cheese
2 cups grated Cotija cheese
2 cups grated Cotija cheese
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 limes, cut into wedges
2 limes, cut into wedges
Equipment
medium bowllarge dishskilletbaking sheetgrill pancutting board