Mexican-Style Grilled Steak (Carne Asada)
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Appears in Cook's Illustrated September/October 2014, America's Test Kitchen TV
Superthin, well-charred steaks define this Mexican favorite. To deliver maximum char as well as tender meat, we created an unusual grill setup.
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WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS
To create a recipe for a carne asada platter that satisfies like the original, we started with skirt steak. Since it’s most tender and juicy when cooked to medium, it allowed us to create plenty of char on its exterior without overcooking i...