Carne Asada al Cilantro

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

In this true Mexican carne asada recipe, skirt steak is marinated in a cilantro-beer sauce and grilled (asada) to perfection. Serve with a side of drunken beans and corn tortillas.

Ingredients

1/2 cup dark Mexican beer
1/4 cup avocado oil
1/2 white onion, cut into large wedges
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds beef skirt steak

Directions

1 Combine beer, oil, onion, cilantro, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until cilantro marinade is smooth.
2 Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour cilantro marinade on top. Seal bag and shake to fully cover meat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
3 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate with avocado oil. Grill the meat, turning over once, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.