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
- 1.5 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 whole lime
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp cumin
- 8 whole scallions, white and light green parts
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- 1
Whisk lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, and 2 tbsp olive oil in a bowl.
- 2
Pat beef dry, then rub generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3
Coat beef in marinade. Let sit at room temperature while you heat the grill.
- 4
Heat grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot, ~3 minutes.
- 5
Sear beef 3-4 minutes per side without moving. Interior should be rare to medium-rare.
- 6
Transfer beef to a cutting board. Tent loosely with foil and rest 5 minutes.
- 7
Toss scallions with remaining 1 tbsp oil and salt. Char on grill 2-3 minutes per side.
- 8
Slice beef against the grain into 0.5-inch strips.
- 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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