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Carne Asada Sirloin Recipe

Ingredients

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  • 2 lb. sirloin steak;
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced;
  • 1 tsp. dried oregano;
  • 1 tbsp. paprika;
  • 1 tbsp. powdered ancho chile or chili powder;
  • 1/2 tsp. ground cumin;
  • Juice of 1 lime;
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, ancho chile, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Rub the meat with the lime juice.
  3. Rub the seasonings into the meat.
  4. Let it marinate in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
  5. Remove from the refrigerator and leave at room temperature another 30 minutes.
  6. Melt some cooking fat on a skillet placed over a medium-high heat and sear the sirloin 3 to 4 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness.