Flank Steak Carne Asada Tacos - Beer Pairing Salt River Lager
Transport your taste buds south of the border with our Salt River Lager, an AZ lager transformed with salt and lime for maximum refreshment. Crisp, bright, and bursting with beachy vibes, it’s the perfect beer to pair with flank steak carne asada tacos. The savory, smoky flavors of the tacos meet the zesty, refreshing lager in every bite and sip, making this pairing a fiesta for your palate—perfect for taco nights, backyard cookouts, or anytime you want a little taste of Mexico at home.
The secret to this dish is that the Flank Steak is marinated in our beer!
Ingredients
1.5 kg/3 pound flank steak
1 can of our Salt River Lager
1 bunch of cilantro/coriander (use the root for the marinade and leaves to finish or for salsa)
2 large navel oranges, juiced
3 garlic cloves, minced/finely sliced
2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 tsp mild-medium chile powder (ancho, chipotle, etc, if using cayenne, use a smaller amount)
2 tablespoon vegetable oil
salt and pepper
Instructions
Rub dry ingredients over flank steak and put into a bowl or container
Add in all wet ingredients, cover and put in fridge to marinade from 1-4 hours
Don’t leave it longer than this - the beer and fruit juice acid will break down the steak too much
Remove the steak from fridge a half hour or so before cooking
Heat a grill (preferably charcoal) to searingly hot, at least 450 degrees
Place steak on grill, brushing off any chunks as garlic or coriander root
Cook flank steak flipping every minute for a total cook time of about 15-20 minutes. Do not cook beyond medium-rare
Rest under foil for 10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Enjoy!
