carne asada (broiled meat)

Directions

1. 1

   Carne Asada (Broiled Meat) 2 pounds whole tenderloin, with all fat removed* 4 to 5 cloves garlic, peeled 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns

2. 2

   Place garlic, pepper, cumin, olive oil and lime juice in a molcajete and grind the mixture until the garlic is puréed and the spices are pul

3. 3

   Toss the oil mixture with the sliced meat and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours or overnight

4. 4

   Broil the meat very close to a very hot fire to the desired degree of doneness

5. 5

   Add salt to taste and serve with refried beans and/or rice, rajas, guacamole, salsa and hot tortillas

6. 6

   Or use round steak pounded to about a 1/8-inch thickness

7. 7

   Cut the steak into four pieces.