Carne Ranchera is an amazing Mexican dish that is loved by many! Made with a simple marinade and spices this flavorful dish is easy and delicious! Whether you're hosting a Mexican-themed dinner party or just want to indulge in a flavorful meal, this recipe is sure to impress your tastebuds.
Course Main Dishes
Cuisine Mexican
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Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Additional Time 8 hourshours
Total Time 8 hourshours20 minutesminutes
Servings 6servings
Author Krista
Ingredients
2PoundsFlank steak or Skirt Steak
Marinade-
1/4CupSoy Sauce
1/4CupFresh Lime Juice
1TbspBrown Sugar
1tspLiquid Smoke
1/2TbspMinced Garlic
For the Rub-
1tspGarlic Powder
1/2tspOnion Powder
1tspChili Powder
1/2tspCumin
1/4tspSalt
Instructions
In a medium bowl mix together soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, liquid smoke and minced garlic.
Place the steak in an airtight container or zip top baggie pour the marinade mixture over top of the meat.
Place in the refrigerator to marinade at least 8 hours.
When you are ready to cook-
Place the salt, cumin, chili powder, onion powder, and garlic powder in a small bowl and stir together.
Remove the meat from the marinade and rub down both sides with the spice mixture.
Heat up your grill, griddle or cast iron skillet to high. Oil the grill or skillet to prevent the meat from sticking.
Cook the meat on high for 3-5 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 130-140