Carne asada is fast, bright, and built for a hot grill. The marinade does most of the work — citrus and garlic tenderize while the char brings the smoke.
Keep the toppings simple. Great steak doesn't need much.
Whisk the citrus juice, garlic, cilantro, oil, cumin, and salt. Marinate the steak for 1–4 hours — no longer, or the citrus starts to 'cook' the meat.
Get the grill screaming hot. Grill the steak 3–4 minutes per side for a good char and a medium-rare center.
Rest the steak for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
Pile onto warm tortillas with onion, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime. Done.
Pitmaster tip
Warm your tortillas directly over the grill flame for 10 seconds a side — that little char makes all the difference.
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