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Carne Asada

A cheap and easy way of making carne asada meat for taco night.

This recipe is a cheap and easy way of making delicious carne asada meat for taco night.


Use flank steak.

Marinade overnight in store-bought salsa, lime juice, and salt. Add a smidgen of citric acid, a splash of beer, and a splash of vinegar. You're trying to start breaking down the tough meat.

When putting it on the grill, scoop some of the solids on top to keep it moist.

Sear quickly to medium doneness, chop, and serve.