Sunday, November 16, 2008

CK's Flank Steak w/Cilantro Pesto

Grilled carne asada is always good no matter what time of year. This time I marinade the meat for over 30 hrs. By doing this the flavor is unbelievable. Well here are the ingredient's...

Meat Marinade for 3lbs Flank Steak




  1. 1/4 cup vegi oil
  2. teaspoon minced garlic
  3. tablespoon cumin powder
  4. tablespoon Spanish paprika
  5. tablespoon chili powder
  6. teaspoon red pepper flakes
  7. teaspoon coriander powder
  8. fresh lime juice
  9. tablespoon salt (kosher)
  10. cracked pepper
  11. 2 tablespoons wine vinegar

Combine all ingredients and meat into a glass bowl or zip lock. Let sit over night. Grill meat until medium well.



Cilantro Pesto Sauce




  1. Bushel of cilantro leaves
  2. small white onion
  3. 3 large tomatillos
  4. 1 whole jalapeno pepper
  5. 1 garlic clove
  6. pinch salt
  7. cracked pepper
  8. squeeze of 1/2 lime
  9. 1/4 cup oil or vegi oil

Put all into a food processor and let it rip. Until into thick liquid look.



SIDE DISH: Very Quick Spanish Rice


  1. 3 cups Minute Rice
  2. 2 & half cups water
  3. 1 can tomato sauce 15oz-er
  4. 1 small can Ortega mild chopped chili
  5. pinch salt (kosher)
  6. pinch cumin powder
  7. pinch paprika
  8. tablespoon vegi oil

Combine all into sauce pot, bring to boil. Remove pot and let sit for 10 min stiring a few times.

ENJOY

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