Authentic Carne Asada (Grilled Steak)

📝 Ingredients

• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 2 tbsp white vinegar
• 1/4 cup avocado or vegetable oil
• 1/2 of a white onion, peeled (about 1/2 cup)
• 8 whole garlic cloves. peeled
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 2 tbsp chili powder
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 2 lbs skirt steak (or flank steak)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place all the marinade ingredients into a blender (everything except the steak). Blend until the onion, garlic and cilantro are chopped finely.
2. 2Put the steak into a non-reactive dish or plastic bag. Pour all the marinade over the steaks, and turn them to coat thoroughly. Marinate for a minimum of 3-4 hours.
3. 3Preheat an outdoor grill or cast iron grilled to high heat.
4. 4Remove the flank steak from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Cook on the grill for 7 to 10 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired doneness.*
5. 5Once done, remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain, and serve.