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Carne Asada
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Carne Asada

This mouth-watering, tender and juicy Carne Asada recipe is bursting with vibrant citrus flavors and savory spices.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Marinate
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 5
Calories: 274 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak trimmed of excess fat
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup orange juice fresh
  • ¼ cup lime juice fresh
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon cumin ground
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper ground

Instructions

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  1. Add all the ingredients except for the steak into a mixing bowl.
  2. Whisk until well combined.
  3. Add the flank steak to a food storage container, then pour the marinade over the top. Place the lid on and shake, making sure all parts of the meat are coated in the marinade.
  4. Marinate for 2-4 hours, no longer than 4 hours otherwise the citrus will start to cook the steak and affect the texture.
  5. Allow the steak to sit at room temperature 20-30 minutes before grilling it. This helps to ensure even cooking throughout the steak.
  6. Preheat your grill and cook the steak for 8-10 minutes per side, depending on the thickness and the level of doneness that you prefer. I grilled mine to medium rare and pulled it off at 125°F when checked with a meat thermometer. See the temperatures/degrees of doneness chart in the post for your preference.
  7. Slice into thin strips against the grain of the steak. Slicing against the grain will give you the most tender pieces. Serve in tacos, over a salad or with your favorite low carb sides.

Notes

  • If you can't find flank steak, you can use skirt steak instead.

Nutrition Information

Calories 274kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 274

% Daily Value*

Calories 274kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Sugar 1g 2%

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