Sriracha Carne Asada

12 ingredients
10 steps

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1 small jalapeno
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • Juice of 3 limes
  • Juice of 2 oranges
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup Sriracha
  • 1/4 cup tequila
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 4 pounds skirt steak or flank steak, 1/2-inch thick

Directions

  1. 1
    In the bowl of a food processor, combine the garlic, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, and salt and pulse until finely minced.
  2. 2
    Add the citrus juices, Sriracha, tequila, and olive oil, pulsing until combined.
  3. 3
    Place the meat in a large bowl or resealable plastic bag, and pour the marinade over, tossing lightly to coat the meat evenly.
  4. 4
    Refrigerate, covered, for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  5. 5
    Preheat the grill or broiler to high heat.
  6. 6
    Brush the grill lightly with oil.
  7. 7
    Cook the steaks until they reach medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes per side.
  8. 8
    Cover with foil and allow the meat to rest for several minutes.
  9. 9
    Once the meat has rested, slice the steaks against the grain into strips, or chop into a smaller dice.
  10. 10
    If your mouth really craves a beating, serve up a huge platter of these tacos topped with a bit of Sriracha Sour Cream (page 24) and wash them down with a tall, icecold Srirachelada (page 105).

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