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Authentic Carne Asada
In this authentic carne asada recipe, skirt flank steak is marinated in a fragrant mixture of orange juice, garlic and spices then grilled to perfection.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 mins
Additional Time
10 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
385 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Dinner
Cuisine:
South American, Mexican
Ingredients
- 24 ounces skirt steak or flank steak
- 1 orange (juiced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cloves ground
Instructions
- Place skirt steak in a large resealable plastic bag and add all remaining ingredients. Seal bag then mix around with your hands to ensure beef is evenly coated with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 4 hours or overnight.
- To cook, preheat grill on high heat. Grill steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before serving.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
5ounces
Calories
385kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
38g
(76%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
102mg
(34%)
Sodium
1177mg
(49%)
Potassium
693mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
75IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
3.3mg
(18%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 385
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 5ounces | |
| Calories | 385kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 38g | 76% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 102mg | 34% |
| Sodium | 1177mg | 49% |
| Potassium | 693mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.3mg | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.