How to Make Carne Asada: The Summer Weekend Essential

Verano is here and we’ve been crazy-craving carne asada tacos. Who better to ask for a guaranteed-great (and oh-so simple) recipe than Vivi Abeja, one of our favorite Mexican cooks? “This recipe is gold to me because when you think of summertime you think of cookouts, and what do you have at Mexican cookouts? Arrachera! Whenever there is a cookout, you can be sure to find lime- and beer-marinated arrachera with some delicious cebollitas on the side.”

Marinate the arrachera, the Mexican name for skirt steak (or sometimes flank, depending on what you find) for a couple of hours in Mexican cerveza, lime juice and lots of spices. The carne is then charred to medium (Vivi’s preference) or medium-rare and topped with minced onion, cilantro, and a squirt of lime. Serve it with grilled Mexican spring onions aka cebollitas and hot tortillas, and you’re in for a unforgettable, soul-satisfying meal. Don’t forget the salsa and guacamole! Here’s how to make this easy and delicioso party essential.

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