It's so easy to make Mexican carne asada in your oven. This method gives you the same delicious flavor without going outside to grill.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time14 minutesmins
Marinating time4 hourshrs
Total Time4 hourshrs20 minutesmins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Gluten Free
Servings (Adjustable): 2
Calories: 210kcal
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Ingredients
1poundflank steakor similar cut of meat
For the marinade
2tablespoonsextra virgin olive oil
¼cupreduced-sodium soy sauceuse gluten-free if needed
¼cuporange juice
2tablespoonslime juice
1tablespoonbrown sugar
1garlic clove
1teaspoonchipotle paste
For the Dry Spice Mix
1tablespoonground cumin
1tablespoonground cilantro seeds
1teaspoonsmoked paprika
1teaspoonsalt
¼teaspooncayenne pepper
For serving
Black beans
Mexican rice
Avocado slices
Tomato slices
Instructions
Mix all ingredients of dry Spice mix in a small pot with a lid. Reserve.
Add the meat to a ziplock bag or sealable pot with the marinade ingredients. Add 1 tablespoon of the Spice Mix to the marinade bag, stir well and seal the bag. Marinate in the fridge for at least 4 hours, up to 12 hours.
When ready to broil, add 2 tablespoons of olive oil to the remaining Dry Spice Mix and mix well to form a paste.
Remove the meat from the marinade and pat the steak dry with a paper towel to remove excess liquids. Rub the steak with the Dry Spice Mix paste and leave it to rest at room temperature for a further 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 425°F with a cast-iron pan or grill inside.
When ready to grill, remove with oven mitts carefully and place the flank steak inside, which should sizzle when touching the grill. Cook the steak for 8-14 minutes, flipping the steak halfway through until the internal temperature reads 130°F for medium rare or 140°F for medium. The time will vary on the thickness of the steak and desired doneness.
Remove the steak from the oven and let it rest for 10 minutes before slicing diagonally against the grain.
Serve with your desired sides, we suggest black beans, Mexican rice, avocado and tomato.
Notes
Keep an eye on the steak while it's cooking and test for doneness often near the end.For more spice, you can use hot sauce, cayenne, or crushed red pepper in the marinade.