Carne Asada Tampiqueña
Grilled marinated beef steak with charred onions and a bright lime finish. A classic Mexican main that feels restaurant-quality but takes just 30 minutes.
- Total time
- 30 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix olive oil, minced garlic, and lime juice in a bowl. Rub over both sides of the steak.
Step 2
Season steak generously with salt and pepper. Let rest 10 minutes at room temperature.
Step 3
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat until smoking, about 2 minutes.
Step 4
Sear steak 4 minutes per side without moving. Crust should be dark brown; center stays pink.
Step 5
Transfer steak to a plate. Add onion halves to the same skillet cut-side down.
Step 6
Char onions 3 minutes per side until edges blacken and flesh softens.
Step 7
Let steak rest 5 minutes. Slice against the grain into 1/4-inch strips.
Step 8
Plate steak and charred onions. Drizzle any pan juices over the top. Garnish with cilantro if desired.
Tools you’ll need
- 12-inch cast iron skillet
- small bowl
- kitchen tongs
- meat knife
- cutting board
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