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Carne Asada

Make restaurant-quality Carne Asada at home! Our recipe uses simple ingredients and expert tips to ensure a tender, flavorful steak every time.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 6 Servings
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
  • 4 cloves minced garlic 
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced jalapeño (1 medium jalapeno)
  • 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
  • 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak

Instructions

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  1. Using a gallon-sized resealable bag or a 9x13 pan, combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, and 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar. Massage the bag or stir to mix the ingredients.
  2. Submerge a roughly 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak into the marinade ensuring all parts of the meat are coated. Seal the bag tightly or cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 400 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (about 204 to 232 degrees Celsius)
  4. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard any excess marinade. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
  5. Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice against the grain to serve.

Notes

  • For the juiciest and most tender carne asada aim for an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit for medium-rare. Avoid going beyond medium (140 to 145 degrees Fahrenheit) as flank or skirt steak becomes tough and chewy when cooked longer. A meat thermometer is handy to ensure your carne asada is perfect every time.

Nutrition Information

Serving 151grams Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 216mg (9%) Potassium 214mg (6%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 23mg (2%) Iron 0.9mg (5%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Serving 151grams
Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 216mg 9%
Potassium 214mg 5%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 23mg 2%
Iron 0.9mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.