Carne Asada (Arrachera Con Ajo Y Limon A La Parrilla) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs skirt steaks
1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
coarse salt
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Preparation

If necessary, trim steak, leaving some fat.
In shallow dish, rub steaks with garlic and oil.
Marinate steaks,covered and chilled, at least 30 minutes and up to 1 day.
Prepare grill.
Season steaks generously with coarse salt and grill on a rack set 5 to 6 inches over glowing coals 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare.
(Alternatively, steaks may be broiled on rack of a broiler pan under a preheated broiler 3 inches from heat about 4 minutes on each side.) Transfer steaks to a cutting board and drizzle with lime juice.
Let steaks stand, uncovered, 5 to 10 minutes and with a sharp knife cut diagonally across grain into thin slices.
Garnish with grilled onions, serve with tortillas, refried beans and rice.