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Mexican style marinated beef (Carne Asada)

3 (1) 220 min Serves 4 Mexican
Mexican style beef steak, marinated in olive oil, garlic, lime and oregano, then broiled to perfection. The marinating process results in a tender, juicy beef steak  that can make a delicious main dish when served on warm tortillas together with Mexican condiments such as salsa, guacamole and fried rice.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 lb beef flank steaks or similar cut
  • 12 flour tortillas
  • For the marinade
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup lime juice
  • 4 clove garlic (crushed)
  • 2 tbsp dried oregano
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • To serve the dish
  • Salsa
  • Guacamole
  • Fried rice or baked potatoes

Method

In a bowl combine the olive oil, lime juice, garlic, oregano, salt and pepper. Mix until well blended.

Add the steaks and massage the marinade into them. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 3 hours, turning occationally.

Set oven to broil.

Place a rack in a broiler pan. Place the steaks on the rack and broil with the tops of the steaks at about 3 inches from the heat. Cook until brown, about 5 minutes. Turn steaks and broil for about 5 minutes more.

Remove from the broiler and cut the steaks into thin, long strips across the grain of the meat. Serve on top of warm flour with tortillas with guacamole, salsa and fried rice.

Cook's notes

The beef steaks can be grilled instead of broiled. Simply place the steaks on a grill and cook them for 6 to 7 minutes on each side, brushing them every 2 to 3 minutes with the marinade liquid. Serve as directed above, on warm tortillas with guacamole, salsa and fried rice or baked potatoes.

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