# Carne asada (from SAM THE COOKING GUY)

Video: [The Best Carne Asada | SAM THE COOKING GUY](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y) by [SAM THE COOKING GUY](https://www.youtube.com/@samthecookingguy).
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- Serves: not stated
- Total time: not stated
- Ontario estimate*: ~$7.25 per serving, ~$21.75 for ~3 portions (assumed); saves ~$8.75* per serving (55%) vs ordering out (~$16.00*). * Estimate: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

## Ingredients

- 1 bunch cilantro _(amount estimated)_
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- some brown sugar
- 1 lime
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- a few strips flap steak

## Steps

1. [0:15](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=15s) Chop a bunch of cilantro finely.
2. [0:32](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=32s) Transfer the chopped cilantro into a large glass bowl.
3. [0:35](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=35s) Add minced garlic, cumin, ground pepper, and kosher salt to the bowl.
4. [1:40](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=100s) Pour in the olive oil and add brown sugar.
5. [1:47](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=107s) Zest and juice one lime into the mixture.
6. [1:54](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=114s) Pour in the soy sauce and stir everything together thoroughly.
7. [2:30](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=150s) Add the flap steak strips into the marinade and coat them completely.
8. [3:49](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=229s) Cover and refrigerate the steak for up to four hours.
9. [4:14](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=254s) Preheat the grill and place the marinated steak strips directly on the grates.
10. [5:13](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YhW7nSvLJ9Y&t=313s) Flip the meat periodically and cook until well charred and done.
11. Remove the grilled steak from the heat and place on a cutting board.
12. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips and serve.

## Equipment

- cutting board
- chef knife
- glass mixing bowl
- spoon
- grater
- grill
- tongs

## What the video didn't say

- Exact amount of brown sugar used
- Exact weight of the flap steak
- Grill temperature settings

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