Carne Asada

Main Dishes

May 12, 2024

Have a fiesta today and celebrate the spicy traditions of Mexico. This dish will have you dreaming of the sizzling beaches of Cancun.

SERVES 4

• 1 jalapeño pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 pounds flank steak, pounded thin with meat
• tenderizer tool

1. Combine pepper, cumin, cilantro, lime juice, and oil in a small container. Put steak in a large flat dish and pour mixture evenly over top. Marinate in refrigerator for at least two hours.

2. Preheat oven to broil or ignite the grill. Broil or grill for ten minutes, turning at the halfway point. Remove from heat and tent with foil for five minutes.

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