Carne Asada for One

Course Main Course

Cuisine American

Keyword dinner for one, marinated flank steak, skirt steak, taco meat

Prep Time 35

Cook Time 16

Total Time 51

Servings 1 serving

Flank or skirt steak soaked in a lime, soy, and cilantro marinade, then seared and sliced thin.

Ingredients

½ lb flank or skirt steak
½ Tbsp olive oil for skillet

Steak marinade

¼ cup olive oil
2 Tbsp soy sauce
½ Tbsp lime juice
½ Tbsp apple cider vinegar
½ Tbsp sugar
½ tsp black pepper
¼ tsp cumin
1 minced garlic clove
1 tsp chopped jalapeño
2 Tbsp finely chopped cilantro

Directions

Whisk together all the marinade ingredients.
Put the steak in a covered dish or zip-top bag with the marinade and turn it to coat. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and no more than 3 hours.
Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add the ½ tablespoon of oil and heat for 30 seconds. Lift the steak out of the marinade and sear it for 4 to 8 minutes per side, until done the way you like it (145°F for medium-rare).
Cover loosely with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain.

Notes

To grill instead, sear the steak over high heat for 1 to 2 minutes per side, then turn the heat to medium and grill 8 to 10 minutes more in all. Rest for 10 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Nutrition is an estimate per serving from USDA FoodData Central, for the whole recipe (1 serving); ½ lb flank or skirt steak (the first choice counted). Brands and portions vary, so use it only as an approximation.