Carne Asada Steak Tacos

Marinade

1 1/2 - 2 pounds flank steak pounded to an even thin thickness

1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce

1/4 cup orange juice

2 tablespoons lime juice

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon liquid smoke

Spice Mix

1 tablespoon ground cumin

1 tablespoon garlic powder

2 tsp EACH smoked paprika, chili powder

1 tsp EACH salt, onion powder, ground coriander

1/2 tsp EACH pepper, cayenne pepper

Instructions

Add Spice Mix seasonings to a small bag or sealable container; whisk and set aside.

Add all Marinade Ingredients (except steak) to a large freezer bag and whisk to combine. Add 3 tablespoons Spice Mix to Marinade and whisk to combine. Add steak, squeeze out excess air, seal and turn to evenly coat. Marinate in the refrigerator 4-12 hours (the longer the better).

While steak is marinating, prepare pico de gallo and other toppings aside from guacamole and refrigerate.

When ready to grill, mix remaining Spice Mix with 2 tablespoons olive oil to create a wet Spice Rub.

Discard marinade and pat steaks dry with paper towel. Rub steak evenly all over with Spice Rub and let rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. I use this time to make guacamole (recipe to follow).

Grease and preheat outdoor grill or indoor grill pan to high heat. Add steak and turn down to medium-high. Grill steak for 5-6 minutes per side, turning once, for medium (recommended 145 degrees F). For medium- well, continue cooking steak over indirect flame for an additional 5-10 minutes per side, depending on thickness. *If you like your steaks rare then use HIGH heat so you can get the charred outside in less time.

Remove steak and let rest 10 minutes before chopping into small pieces.