The Best Carne Asada Recipe

Name: The Best Carne Asada Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 whole dried ancho chiles, stems and seeds removed (see note); 3 whole dried guajillo chiles, stems and seeds removed (see note); 2 whole chipotle peppers, canned in adobo; 3/4 cup (180ml) fresh juice from 2 to 3 oranges, preferably sour oranges; 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh juice from 2 to 3 limes; 2 tablespoons (30ml) extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons (30ml) soy sauce; 2 tablespoons (30ml) Asian fish sauce, such as Red Boat; 2 tablespoons (30g) dark brown sugar; 1 small bunch cilantro, leaves and tender stems only, divided; 6 medium cloves garlic; 1 tablespoon whole cumin seed, toasted and ground; 1 teaspoon whole coriander seed, toasted and ground; Kosher salt; 2 pounds (900g) skirt steak (2 to 3 whole skirt steaks), trimmed and cut with the grain into 5- to 6-inch lengths (see note); Warm corn or flour tortillas, lime wedges, diced onion, fresh cilantro, and avocado, for serving

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:40min

The best carne asada combines dried chiles, citrus, and spices in a potent marinade. Then grill skirt steak over ripping-hot heat for a charred exterior and medium-rare interior.

Updated at: Thu, 08 Aug 2024 02:29:30 GMT