Carne Asada with Mojo Marinade

We were having tacos last night, but the last thing I wanted was ground beef rolled around in prepackaged taco seasoning. So I found a recipe from Food Network to adapt, and got busy chopping. It was delicious – not difficult at all, and tasted more like real food and less like Taco Bell. Although I admit I sometimes love Taco Bell. Anyway, give it a shot.

Carne Asada with Mojo Marinade
2 lbs of skirt or flank steak
2 limes
1 jalapeno

1/3 C. orange juice
1/3 C. olive oil

2 T. white vinegar
4 cloves garlic
cilantro (lots of it)
Salt & pepper

Slice jalepeno, leaving seeds and membranes out, and mince. Mince garlic. Roughly chop cilantro. In a plastic container or  jar, combine garlic and jalapeno with orange juice, olive oil, and vinegar. Shake well. In a baking dish, place the salted-and-peppered steak in the bottom, then pour the mojo mixture over top.

Cover tightly, and place in refrigerator to marinate for 4-8 hours. (Note: you may want to set a bit of the marinade aside as a condiment. I forgot. But it would have been extra delicious) .Grill steak over medium high heat for 10 minutes on each side. Let rest for 5-10 minutes, then slice on the bias.

Serve with fresh veggies, salsa, and taco shells. Enjoy!