Cook authentic Carne Asada,

Love this one 🔥 Let’s make authentic carne asada — simple, bold, charcoal-kissed flavor like you’d find in Northern Mexico.

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🌮 Authentic Carne Asada (Northern Mexico Style)

🥩 Best Cut

• Skirt steak (most traditional)

• Flank steak (great alternative)

Thin cuts = better char + tenderness.

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🧄 Marinade (Simple & Authentic)

• 2 lbs skirt or flank steak

• Juice of 2 limes

• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 tbsp neutral oil (or olive oil)

• 1 tsp kosher salt

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Optional: splash of soy sauce (some modern recipes use it, but not always traditional)

👉 Traditional carne asada is not overly complicated — it’s about beef flavor + fire.

Marinate 30 minutes to 2 hours max. (Too long can make it mushy.)

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🔥 Cooking Method (Very Important)

Authentic flavor comes from:

• Hot charcoal grill (ideally mesquite if available)

• Very high heat

• Quick cook

Steps:

1. Preheat grill until VERY hot.

2. Grill steak 3–5 minutes per side.

3. Aim for medium-rare to medium.

4. Rest 5–10 minutes.

5. Slice thin against the grain.

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🌮 How It’s Traditionally Served

• Warm corn tortillas

• Chopped white onion

• Fresh cilantro

• Lime wedges

• Salsa roja or salsa verde

That’s it. No heavy toppings needed.

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🔥 Want It Taco-Truck Style?

Chop the grilled meat finely after slicing and give it a quick sear again on a hot skillet before serving.

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If you tell me:

• Grill or stovetop?

• Feeding how many people?

• Want Baja style or Sonoran style?