Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

Recipe View In a large glass or ceramic bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Add the chopped cilantro, soy sauce, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano to the citrus mixture. Stir well to combine. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Gradually whisk in the olive oil until the marinade is emulsified and well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Remove 1 cup of the marinade and transfer it to a small bowl. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. This reserved marinade will be used to drizzle over the cooked steak. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Place the flank steak between two sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap or inside a large resealable freezer bag. Using the flat side of a meat mallet, pound the steak to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch. This tenderizes the meat and allows the marinade to penetrate more effectively. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Use a fork to poke holes all over the pounded steak. This further aids in marinade absorption. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Place the steak in the large bowl with the remaining marinade, ensuring it is fully submerged. Cover the bowl tightly with plastic wrap or a lid and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours, or up to 48 hours for maximum flavor. (24-48 hours)

Recipe View When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat (about 375-450°F or 190-230°C). Lightly oil the grill grate to prevent sticking. (10 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off. Discard the used marinade. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Place the marinated steak on the preheated grill and cook to your desired level of doneness, typically about 5-7 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until the internal temperature reaches 130-135°F (54-57°C). (10-14 minutes)

Recipe View Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing. This allows the juices to redistribute, resulting in a more tender and flavorful steak. (5-10 minutes)

Recipe View Slice the steak thinly against the grain and arrange it on a serving platter. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Drizzle the reserved, unused marinade over the sliced steak. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Serve immediately and enjoy!