Tag: ranchera

Ranchera meat, also known as flap steak or skirt steak, is a popular cut of beef used for carne asada. It is a thin and tender cut with high marbling, making it ideal for marinating and grilling. Fresh oranges and lime are preferred for the marinade, but orange juice and bottled lime juice can be used as substitutes. White onion and jalapeño are traditional ingredients, and fresh garlic can be substituted with jarred minced garlic. A lager beer, such as Modelo, is used in the marinade, and any high-quality olive oil or alternative oils like grapeseed or avocado oil can be used. Low sodium soy sauce is recommended, but caution should be exercised with salt if using regular soy sauce. The article also mentions that the meat can be served in quesadillas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas, nachos, fries, with rice, for breakfast, or as a salad topping. It advises cutting the meat against the grain for tenderness and suggests patting the meat dry before cooking to achieve attractive grill marks. The article also provides substitution options for ingredients such as olive oil, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, jalapeno, onion, lime, orange, garlic, cumin, onion powder, oregano, and cilantro. The article does not provide any specific facts, stats, or figures.