Carne Asada Platter

Carne Asada Platter features thin slices of grilled beef served along with grilled onions, homemade beans, salsa, and tortillas. This is the ultimate Mexican grilling recipe for any season!

📝 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 pound skirt steak (cut into thin slices)
• 5 cloves garlic (peeled)
• 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• salt (to taste)
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 8 oz pale beer (or orange juice)
• tortillas (corn or flour)
• frijoles de la olla (pinto or black beans)
• cebollitas asadas (grill them along with the meat!)
• guacamole & pico de gallo
• fresh radishes (cut into quarters)
• salsa (any preferred Mexican salsa)
• lime wedges

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Place the garlic cloves, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, and coarse salt in a molcajete or mortar.
2. 2Add a drizzle of oil, the juice of 1 lemon, and pestle until you’ll have a paste.
3. 3Place the meat in a large mixing bowl or dish, and spread the spices paste on all slices of beef.
4. 4Pour the beer or orange juice and mix well.
5. 5Cover the bowl with cling film and allow the meat to marinate for at least 2 hours, or even better, overnight.
6. 6Preheat your grill to high heat. If using charcoal, ensure it is fully lit and the coals are ashed over. If using a gas grill, preheat for about 10-15 minutes.
7. 7Place the meat on the grill and cook for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
8. 8--- Assemble the platter ---
9. 9Place the grilled carne asada on a serving platter and add some beans on the side.
10. 10Arrange some pico de gallo, guacamole, and grilled onions.
11. 11Serve with tortillas, salsa, lime wedges, and radishes.