- Difficulty:
- Easy
- Prep Time:
- 35 minutes
- Cook Time:
- 8 minutes
- Total Time:
- 45 minutes
- Yield:
- 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
The Rub
- 2 lbs flank or skirt steak (quantity not listed on page – added to match rub amounts, verify) 4 lbs flank or skirt steak
- 2 tsp smoked paprika 4 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ancho chili powder 2 tsp ancho chili powder
- 1 tsp cumin 2 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp garlic powder 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder 2 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp dried oregano 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt 2 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper 1/2 tsp black pepper
- ¼ tsp cayenne (optional, for heat) 1/2 tsp cayenne (optional, for heat)
Tacos
- Corn tortillas Corn tortillas
- Thinly sliced white onion Thinly sliced white onion
- Fresh cilantro Fresh cilantro
- A squeeze of fresh lime A squeeze of fresh lime
- Salsa verde or your favorite hot sauce Salsa verde or your favorite hot sauce
Instructions
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Make the Rub & Rest
Combine all spices. Pat steak dry and coat both sides generously with the rub. Let rest at room temperature for at least 30 minutes, or refrigerate uncovered overnight for deeper flavor and a better sear.
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Grill
Grill over high heat, 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.
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For Taco Tuesday
Pile your sliced carne asada into warm corn tortillas and top with toppings of your choice.
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