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Carne Asada
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Carne Asada

Tender steak marinated in citrus juices, soy sauce, and a few warm spices, this Carne Asada recipe results in perfectly flavored, juicy steak. Enjoy with Mexican rice and salad or add to tacos, burritos, and more.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Refrigerator Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

For the marinade:
  • ¼ Cup avocado oil
  • ⅓ Cup soy sauce
  • 1 grapefruit juice juice from ½ a grapefruit
  • 1 lemon juice juice from 1 lemon
  • 1 lime juice juice from 2 limes
  • 1 orange juice from 1 orange
  • 3 Cloves garlic Minced
  • 2 Tablespoons cilantro Chopped, fresh
  • ¼ Cup brown sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 Teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 Teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 Teaspoon chili powder
For Cooking:
  • 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
  • 2 Pound flank steak marinated, or skirt steak

Instructions

For the Marinade
    Cup of Yum
  1. Place the steak in a 2” deep rectangle baking dish such as a pyrex dish.
  2. Whisk together all of the marinade ingredients. Pour the marinade over the steak and cover.
  3. Let marinade in the refrigerator for 2-4 hours, flipping the steak over every hour.
For Cooking
  1. Heat a cast iron grill or skillet over medium high heat until lightly smoking. Brush the 1 tablespoon of avocado oil on the pan and add the steak to the pan (you may have to cut the steak in half before cooking to fit and cook in 2 batches).
  2. Sear the steak 5-6 minutes on both sides until it reaches an internal temperature of 125℉.
  3. Remove the steak from the pan and let rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing (the internal temperature of the steak will rise by 5-10 degrees while resting).
  4. Slice and serve with lime wedges and cilantro. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 41g (82%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 109mg (36%) Sodium 1436mg (60%) Potassium 695mg (15%) Fiber 0.5g (2%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 137IU (3%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 41g 82%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 109mg 36%
Sodium 1436mg 60%
Potassium 695mg 15%
Fiber 0.5g 2%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 137IU 3%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 4mg 22%

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