Carne Asada Recipe

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 2 cups of the beer, the lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, onion, and measured pepper in a large, nonreactive bowl and mix.
2. 2
   Add the flank steak, cover, place in the refrigerator, and marinate at least 30 minutes or overnight.
3. 3
   When ready to cook the meat, heat a grill to high (about 500 degrees F).
4. 4
   Remove the meat from the marinade (reserving the marinade juices), pat it dry, and season well with salt.
5. 5
   Transfer the marinade to a medium saucepan, add the remaining 1/2 cup beer, and place over medium-high heat.
6. 6
   Bring to a boil, skim off any foam or impurities that come to the surface, and let the mixture reduce by half, about 20 minutes.
7. 7
   Strain through a fine-mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl, mix in the brown sugar, and season well with salt and pepper.
8. 8
   Place the meat on the grill and cook to medium, about 7 to 10 minutes per side.
9. 9
   Remove from the grill and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes.
10. 10
    If serving as a main, slice the steak against the grain into 1-inch strips; if serving as a filling for tacos or burritos, coarsely chop.
11. 11
    Place in a serving dish and cover with the reduced marinade juices.