Carne Asada

Directions

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   In a mortar and pestle or bowl mash together garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, salt and pepper to make a paste.
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   Transfer the paste to a glass jar with a tight fitting lid.
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   Add the lime juice, orange juice, vinegar and oil.
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   Shake to make sure that the marinade is well combined.
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   (Note: if marinating meat in a plastic bag you can transfer directly to the bag and mush to combine ingredients in the bag before adding meat.
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   ).
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   Place steak in a plastic bag or other container of your choice for marinating.
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   Add the marinade making sure the meat is coated.
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   Refrigerate and allow to marinate for about 4 6 hours.
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    (I dont recommend marinating longer than that as the fibers of your meat will break down resulting in mushy meat.
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    ).
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    Preheat an outdoor grill or a ridged grill pan over medium-high flame.
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    (You can also use a broiler if desired.)
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    Brush the grill or broiler plate with a little oil to prevent the meat from sticking.
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    Remove meat from marinade.
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    Discard marinade.
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    Season on both sides with salt and pepper to taste.
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    Grill (or broil) the steak for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once, until medium-rare.
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    Remove from heat and let rest on a cutting board for about 7 minutes.
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    Meanwhile, warm the tortillas for about 30 seconds on each side in a dry skillet or on the grill until pliable.
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    Remove to plate.
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    Cover to keep warm.
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    Thinly slice meat diagonally across the grain.
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    To serve: Stack 2 of the warm tortillas.
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    Place about 4 oz.
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    of the beef in the center.
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    Add lettuce, onion and cheese as desired.
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    Top with a spoonful or two of the Pico de Gallo and garnish with a lime wedge.
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    Repeat with remaining tortillas.
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    ***NOTE***: The marinade recipe for the steak will make about 1 1/4 cups and can be used for chicken, too.
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    If not used as a marinade for meat it can also be used as a table-side condiment.
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    NEVER re-use marinade that has been in contact with raw meat as a condiment.
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    You can become sick from the harmful bacteria.