Authentic Carne Asada Sous Vide Flank Steak

 INGREDIENTS

2 pounds skirt steak trimmed of excess fat (recipe note #2)

Carne Asada Marinade

1 jalapeño seeded and minced

4 cloves garlic minced

½ cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped

juice of 1 orange

juice of 1 lime

juice of 1 lemon

2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

⅓ cup olive oil

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Added: Brown Sugar, Onion Powder and Paprika to taste as optional ingredients

INSTRUCTIONS

 In a large glass baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat - recipe note #3).

When you're ready to grill: preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

Slice thinly across the grain and serve.

EDIT: Sous Vide at 130 for 3-5 hours.

Homemade Waffles

 Ingredients  

▢2 cups all purpose flour

▢1 tablespoon baking powder

▢½ teaspoon salt

▢2 tablespoons sugar

▢2 large eggs divided

▢1 ⅔ cups milk

▢⅓ cup melted butter or oil

▢1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

Preheat the waffle iron according to the manufacturer's directions (or to 400°F if your waffle maker has a temperature gauge).

Place flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Whisk to combine.

In a small bowl, mix egg yolks, milk, butter, and vanilla extract. Set aside.

In a separate medium bowl, beat egg whites with a mixer on medium high speed until stiff peaks form. *see note

Add the egg yolk mixture to the dry ingredients and stir to combine. Gently fold in the egg whites.

Drop by large spoonfuls onto greased waffle iron until most of the wells are covered. Close the lid and cook for about 3-5 minutes or until golden brown