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Carne Asada

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Ingredients
  

For the Steak Seasoning:

  • 1 guajillo chile, stemmed, seeded, lightly toasted and cooled
  • ¾ tsp. black peppercorns
  • ½ tsp. coriander seeds
  • ¼ tsp. cumin seeds
  • 2-¼ tsp. dehydrated minced garlic
  • 2-¼ tsp. dehydrated minced onion
  • ¾ tsp. kosher salt

For the Steak:

  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
  • 1-½ tsp. vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 2 scallions, sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1-½ pounds flank, flap or skirt steak

For Assembly:

  • 12 to 16 corn tortillas
  • Avocados, peeled and sliced
  • Salsa, for serving

Instructions
 

To prepare the steak seasoning:

  • Tear the cooled chile into small pieces and place in a spice grinder, along with the peppercorns, coriander and cumin.
  • Pulse until everything is roughly ground.
  • Transfer to a small bowl and stir in the garlic, onion and salt.

To prepare the marinade:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, oil, cilantro, scallions, garlic and 1 tablespoon steak seasoning.
  • Place the steak in a resealable freezer bag or shallow dish and pour in the marinade; ensure the steak is evenly coated.
  • Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for 2 hours.

To prepare the meat:

  • Heat an outdoor charcoal or gas grill to medium heat or set an indoor grill pan over medium.
  • Transfer the steak to a baking sheet lined with foil and discard the marinade.
  • Sprinkle the remaining steak seasoning over the steak.
  • Place on grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, on each side; for medium-rare, 4 to 5 minutes for medium and 6 to 7 minutes for well done.
  • Remove the steak from the grill (leaveing the grill on) and let the meat rest, on a cutting board, for about 10 minutes before cutting into thin, small slices.

To prepare the tortillas:

  • While the steak rests, reduce the grill heat to medium-low.
  • Place the tortillas on the grill and cook until they start to blister but are not blackened: 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the grill, and place in kitchen towel and wrap well.

To assemble and serve the carne asada:

  • Place the sliced steak on a tortilla; serve warm with sliced avacado and salsa.