Carne Asada

Name: Carne Asada
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 limes, juiced; ¼ cup (50 mL) olive oil; 2 tbsp (30 mL) vinegar; 1 tsp (5 mL) ground cumin; ½ tsp (2 mL) chipolte chili powder; ½ tsp (2 mL) granulated sugar; 1 handful fresh herbs such as cilantro, basil, oregano and/or parsley, minced; 2 lb (0.91 kg) Skirt Marinating Steak; Coarse sea salt and ground black pepper; Fresh Tomato Salsa (recipe follows)

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Carne Asada

Prep Time: 5
Cook Time: 10
Total Time: 15
Serving: 6

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Directions

Combine garlic, lime juice, oil, vinegar,cumin, chili powder, sugar and herbs in large resealable freezer bag. Pierce steak all over with fork; place into bag and refrigerate for 1 to 12 hours.
Remove steak from marinade and pat dry with paper towel; discard marinade. Season all over with salt and pepper.
Cook steak on lightly oiled grill over medium heat (400°F/200°C); close lid and cook, for 6 to 8 minutes, turning at least twice, for medium-rare doneness 145°F(63°C).
Remove to cutting board; tent with foil and let stand about 5 minutes before carving into thin slices across the grain. Serve with Fresh Tomato Salsa.
Fresh Tomato Salsa: In medium bowl, combine 2 medium tomatoes, (seeded and diced), 1 small avocado (diced), 1/2 onion (minced), 2 cloves garlic (minced), 1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and diced), juice from 1 lime, 2 tbsp olive oil and handful of fresh herbs such as oregano, basil and/or cilantro (chopped). Season with some granulated sugar, salt and pepper to taste.