Carne Asada con Cebollitas
Grilled marinated beef with charred scallions. Quick, smoky, and authentic—ready in under 30 minutes with minimal prep.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 425
- Protein
- 52g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Whisk lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a bowl.
Step 2
Pat beef dry, then rub generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
Step 3
Coat beef in marinade. Let sit at room temperature while you heat the grill.
Step 4
Heat grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, ~3 minutes.
Step 5
Sear beef 3-4 minutes per side without moving. Interior should be rare to medium-rare.
Step 6
Transfer beef to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes.
Step 7
Toss scallions with remaining 1 tbsp oil and salt. Char on grill 2-3 minutes per side.
Step 8
Slice beef against the grain into 0.5-inch strips.
Step 9
Arrange beef on a plate, top with charred scallions. Serve immediately.
Tools you’ll need
- 13-inch grill or 12-inch cast iron skillet
- cutting board
- sharp knife
- small bowl
- meat thermometer (optional)
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