Marinated Carne Asada with Lime Rice
Marinated Carne Asada with Lime Rice
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada Marinade
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Carne Asada
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
For the Lime Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth, or water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Marinate the Steak: Place the flank steak in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it's fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4-8 hours, turning occasionally. (This time is not included in totalTime as it is passive.)
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Prepare the Rice: Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min
- 4
Cook the Rice: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min
- 5
Finish the Rice: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Stir in the lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, and salt. Keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min
- 6
Preheat Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 7
Grill the Steak: Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade. Grill the flank steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 425
- 8
Rest and Slice: Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
⏱️ 10 min
- 9
Serve: Serve the sliced carne asada immediately with the lime rice.
⏱️ 3 min
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Marinated Carne Asada with Lime Rice
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada Marinade
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 garlic, cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
For the Carne Asada
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
For the Lime Rice
- 1 1/2 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed
- 3 cups chicken broth, or water
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, ground cumin, chili powder, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Marinate the Steak: Place the flank steak in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it's fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably 4-8 hours, turning occasionally. (This time is not included in totalTime as it is passive.)
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Prepare the Rice: Rinse the long-grain white rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice and chicken broth (or water). Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
⏱️ 5 min - 4
Cook the Rice: Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover tightly, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until all liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 20 min - 5
Finish the Rice: Fluff the cooked rice with a fork. Stir in the lime juice, chopped fresh cilantro, and salt. Keep warm.
⏱️ 5 min - 6
Preheat Grill: Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan to medium-high heat.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 7
Grill the Steak: Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding any excess marinade. Grill the flank steak for 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
⏱️ 12 min•🌡️ 425 - 8
Rest and Slice: Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
⏱️ 10 min - 9
Serve: Serve the sliced carne asada immediately with the lime rice.
⏱️ 3 min