Best Carne Asada
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4.9
24 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
301 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
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Carne Asada is a juicy and tender beef which was marinated, then, grilled. It is a Mexican dish that is easy to make, versatile, and a crowd favorite!
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank or skirt steak
Marinade:
- Zest of 2 limes
- Juice of 2 limes
- Juice from one large orange
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 Jalapeño seeds and veins removed and finely minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- parsley finely chopped
- jalapeño slices
- Lemon wedges
Instructions
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl that would fit the beef or in a large ziplock bag. Squeeze it around to mix it up.
- Add the entire flank steak into the bag or bowl. Seal it up tight or cover with plastic wrap. Make sure all the meat is exposed to the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Heat an outdoor grill or cast iron grill pan to high heat and grease it with oil lightly.
- Remove the flank steak from the marinade, and discard excess marinade.
- Cook on the grill for 7 to 10 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Slice against the grain, and serve.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
622mg
(26%)
Potassium
542mg
(15%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
50IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
2.8mg
(3%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 622mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 542mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 50IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2.8mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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