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Ultimate Carne Asada Marinade

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PREP TIME
20 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
1480 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Dinner
Ultimate Carne Asada Marinade
Ingredients
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup 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
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 pounds flank steak
Instructions
1
Combine freshly squeezed orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add the chopped leaves of cilantro, soy sauce, minced garlic, chili powder, ground cumin, paprika, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and dried oregano; stir until well incorporated.
2
Slowly whisk in olive oil until the mixture is smooth and combined. Remove 1 cup of the marinade and place it in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for later use.
3
Position the steak between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to an even thickness of 1/4 inch.
4
After pounding, use a fork to poke the steak all over. Place the steak in the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 24 hours.
5
When you're ready to cook, preheat the outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
6
Remove the steak from the marinade and gently shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
7
Cook the steak on the preheated grill to your desired level of doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
8
Remove the steak from the grill and slice it across the grain.
9
Arrange on a serving platter and pour the reserved, unused marinade over top. Serve immediately.