"Tender Australian grassfed skirt steak is marinated in a mixture of citrus juices, jalapeno, and Mexican herbs and spices, then grilled to perfection and topped with zesty avocado salsa! This incredibly flavorful dish is perfect for summer and can easily be transformed into tacos or tostadas and eaten by the pool. Plus, pairing Australia’s naturally lean, high-quality grassfed beef with fresh seasonal ingredients in the salsa allows you to enjoy a healthy meal without any sacrifice and still packs a punch of flavor!"
Grilled Grassfed Carne Asada with Avocado Salsa
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Prep time 15mins
Cook time 10mins
Serves or Makes: 6
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For the carne asada marinade:
ingredients
- 2 lbs skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1/2 jalapeno, seeds removed & finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the avocado salsa:
ingredients
- 2 medium avocados, diced
- 1/4 red onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
- Fresh lime juice, to taste.
- Salt, to taste.
Method
Step 1
Lay prepped skirt steak in a large baking dish.
Step 2
To make the marinade, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, salt and pepper together.
Step 3
Pour marinade over steak and cover with plastic wrap. Marinate for 1-8 hours.
Step 4
Before grilling make the avocado salsa by mixing avocado, cilantro and red onion together in a bowl. Mix in lime juice and season to taste.
Step 5
Cover the salsa and keep it chilled in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Step 6
Heat an outdoor grill to high heat. Once hot, grill the carne asada for 4-5 minutes per side or until it reaches your preferred temperature. Note: For medium carne asada, cook until a meat thermometer reads 140 degrees.
Step 7
Once done, transfer carne asada to a tray and let it rest, covered with foil for 5 minutes.
Step 8
Slice carne asada against the grain and serve immediately with the avocado salsa.