Grilled Carne Asada Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 1/2 – 2 pounds flank steak, pounded thin

Marinade

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoons lquid smoke

Spice Mix

• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

INSTRUCTIONS

1. To a small plastic bag (or sealable container), add Spice Mix and whisk to combine. Set aside.
2. Add Marinade Ingredients to a large freezer bag and whisk to combine. Add 3 tablespoons Spice Mix to Marinade and whisk to combine. Add steak and seal bag, removing excess air. Marinate in the refrigerator 4 hours up to overnight.
3. When ready to grill, mix remaining Spice Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil to create a Spice Rub.
4. Discard marinade and pat steaks dry with paper towel (just so steak is not wet, not to remove marinade/spices). Rub steak evenly all over with Spice Rub and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes.
5. Grease and preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill steak for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once, for medium-rare. For medium or medium well, continue cooking steak over indirect flame for an additional 5-10 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
6. Remove steak and let rest 10 minutes before thinly slicing against the grain on a diagonal.