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Coca-Cola Marinated Carne Asada with Cucumber Salsa

Author Vianney Rodriguez

Ingredients

  • For Carne Asada:
  • 2 cans Coca-Cola
  • 1 small onion sliced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • For Cucumber Salsa:
  • 2 cucumbers diced
  • 1 half red onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno diced – seeds can be removed if less heat is desired
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro stems removed

Instructions

  1. For Carne Asada:
  2. Combine Coca-Cola, sliced onion, salt, pepper and ground cumin in a plastic storage bag. Place in flank steak, seal and turn to coat. Place bag on baking sheet or glass dish. Place in fridge to marinate for at least one hour.
  3. Preheat grill – remove flank steak from plastic bag, grill steak for 4-5 minutes on each side. Place the flank steak on a cutting board, tent with foil and allow to rest for 10 minutes.
  4. Dice flank steak, pile on warm hamburger buns and top with cucumber salsa.
  5. For Cucumber Salsa:
  6. Combine all ingredients in a bowl, stir to combine. Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Place in fridge until ready to serve.