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Cinco de Mayo Carne Asada

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Ingredients

1 1/2 - 2 lbs. Beef striploin steak, cut 1/2" thick or beef flank or skirt steak

For The Marinade:

1 cup Orange juice

1 cup Beer

1/2 cup Olive oil or salad oil

1 cup Onions, sliced

3 Garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 cup Cilantro, chopped

Juice from 2 lemons

Juice from 1 lime

1 tsp. Chili powder

1 tsp. Ground cumin

2 Bay leaves

1/2 tsp. Black pepper

Salt to taste

For Service:

12 Grilled scallions

Pico de Gallo as needed (recipe follows)

Guacamole as needed (recipe follows)

Flour or corn tortillas as needed

Method
Prepare marinade by combining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasoning as necessary. Place meat in a large shallow bowl or dish and pour marinade over. Allow meat to marinate for atleast 8 - 10 hours under refrigeration. Prepare Pico de Gallo and Guacamole per recipes, reserve. When ready to cook, drain meat well and place on preheated grill or bbq. Cook to desired doneness over medium high heat. Allow meat to rest for 15 minutes before slicing. Slice Carne Asada into strips and serve with Pico de Gallo, Guacamole, grilled scallions and tortillas.

Yield: 4 - 6 Servings

Chef Larry's "Pico de Gallo"
Ingredients

3 cups Tomatoes, diced

1 cup Red Onions, finely diced

1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely diced

1 1/2 tsp. Garlic, minced

1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice

Salt to taste

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Method Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until service. For more "heat," increase the amount of jalapeno pepper. Use as condiment or base for guacamole.

Yield 8 - 10 Servings

Chef Larry's Guacamole
Ingredients

8 - 10 Ripe avocados, halved and peeled

Yield: 8 - 10 Servings

For the "Pico de Gallo"

3 cups Tomatoes, diced

1 cup Red onion, finely diced

1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded, finely diced

1 1/2 tsp. Garlic, minced

1/4 cup Cilantro, chopped

1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice

Salt to taste

Fresh ground black pepper to taste

Method
Prepare "Pico de Gallo" by combining ingredients in a large bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add avocados, mashing gently until all ingredients are well incorporated. Adjust seasoning if necessary. Cover and refrigerate until served.

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