Marinated Carne Asada

• 1 1/2 lbs flank steaks
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1/2 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1. In a sandwhich bag, mix together the cumin, garlic powder, paprika, chili powder, onion, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
2. Combine remaining ingredients (only 2 tbsp olive oil) except steak into a freezer bag or large container for marinating.
3. Add 3 tbsp of the spice mixture to the marinade and mix to combine.
4. perforate steak with a fork in multiple places.
5. add steak to marinade and remove excess air.
6. refrigerate for 4-24 hours (preference).
7. When ready to grill, mix remaining spice mix with 2 tbsp olive oil.
8. Remove steaks from marinade and pat dry (don't remove spices, just so they aren't wet).
9. rub the spice mix/olive oil combo all over the steaks and let them rest at room temperature for 30-60 minutes.
10. Preheat grill or skillet (preferably cast iron) to medium heat (about 5/10).
11. Cook for 5-6 minutes per side depending on thickness. (see below for detailed notes).
12. Remove steak from heat and let rest for 10 minutes before thinly slicing.
13. For cooking in a cast iron skillet:
14. Gas stove: set to 5/10.
15. Cook for 5 minutes per side for medium (if steak is ~1/2"-3/4" thick).
16. *Important* Do not flip before 5 minutes is done!

flank steaks, olive oil, soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, brown sugar, liquid smoke, ground cumin, garlic, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/marinated-carne-asada-528386 (may not work)