Carne Asada (Broiled Meat)
Carne Asada (Broiled Meat)
2 lb whole tenderloin, with all fat removed*
4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tsp whole black peppercorns
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 cup olive oil
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
Salt, to taste
Slice tenderloin lengthwise, with the grain, into 1/8-inch thick slices
Place garlic, pepper, cumin, olive oil & lime juice in a molcajete & grind the mixture until the garlic is pureed & the spices are pulverized
Toss the oil mixture with the sliced meat & marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hrs or overnight
Broil the meat very close to a very hot fire to the desired deg of doneness
Add salt to taste & serve with refried beans &/or rice, rajas, guacamole, salsa & hot tortillas
* Or use round steak lbed to about a 1/8-inch thickness
Cut the steak into four pieces
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