Grilled Carne Asada

Grilled Carne Asada

Entree

Prep time: 8 hours

Total time: 8 hours 15 mins

INGREDIENTS

For the Marinade:
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
4 cloves garlic
1 orange, juiced (about 1/4 cup juice)
1 lime, juiced (about 2 tablespoons juice)
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 chipotle peppers in Adobo sauce
For the Steak:
1 (1.5-2 pound) flat iron steak, trimmed of visible fat
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
Fresh cilantro and lime wedges, for garnish

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INSTRUCTIONS

In a blender or food processor, blend together marinade ingredients until smooth. Place steak in a 9x13-inch dish and tenderize with a fork (5-10 pokes per side). Pour marinade over the steak. Cover and refrigerate 6-8 hours, or overnight.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (about 400 degrees F). Remove steak from marinade and season with salt, cumin, and chili powder on both sides.
Place steak on grill and sear for 5-6 minutes per side (for medium-rare), or longer depending on desired doneness. Remove from grill and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing into strips.
Serve as desired w/ fresh lime wedges and chopped cilantro.

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NUTRITION INFORMATION

SERVING SIZE: 4-5 oz, cooked

CALORIES: 250

FAT: 13 g

CARBOHYDRATES: 0 g

SODIUM: 470 mg

FIBER: 0 g

PROTEIN: 35 g

CHOLESTEROL: 95 mg

APPETIZERS/SNACKS

BREAKFAST

ENTRÉE

DESSERT

PASTA

SOUP

SALAD

SIDE

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