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Authentic Carne Asada
Carne Asada. This grilled flank steak is marinated in a flavorful mix of orange and lime juice, spices, onion and garlic. Smokey, juicy, and tender this meat is perfect for using in tacos, burritos, salads and more!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
4 hrs
Servings: 8
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican , Tex-Mex
Ingredients
- 1½-3 lbs flank steak
- ½ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- ½ bunch cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp onion powder
- 1 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp ground cumin
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 orange sliced
- ½ white onion sliced
Instructions
- In a small bowl combine the orange juice, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, and seasonings. Stir together. Will be thick.
- Coat the meat in the marinade. Place on a tray, in a bag, or container. Top with orange slices and onion. Cover and refrigerate for 4-24 hours.
- Preheat grill to 400°F. Remove the extra oranges and onion from the meat. Grill for 3-5 minutes. Then turn and cook the other side an additonal 3-5 minutes.
- Check the temperature of the meat in the thickest part. Rare: 115℉ -120℉ Medium Rare: 120℉ - 125℉ Medium: 130℉-135℉ Well Done: 140℉ - 145℉.
- Remove the meat from the grill when desired temperature is reached. Cover with foil and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice meat thinly against the grain and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
163kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
922mg
(38%)
Potassium
433mg
(12%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
530IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 163kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 922mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 433mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 530IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.