Carne Asada Recipe Prep: 15 Cook: 15 Original Source Ingredients 2 pounds skirt steak trimmed of excess fat (recipe note #2) 1 jalapeño seeded and minced 4 cloves garlic minced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped juice of 1 orange juice of 1 lime juice of 1 lemon 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar 1/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Instructions In a large glass baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat - recipe note #3). When you're ready to grill: preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain and serve.
