5 from 6 votes
Carne asada
This marinated beef is easy to prepare, cooks quickly on the grill and is packed with tasty flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
marinading time
2 hrs
Total Time
15 mins
Servings:
3
(approx)
Calories:
247 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 lb. beef skirt steak 450g, can also use flank steak, top sirloin also fine
- 1 lime juice ie juice from 1 lime
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- 2 cloves garlic large, 3 if smaller
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Trim any excess fat from the steak and if you prefer, cut into slightly smaller lengths to make it easier to grill.
- Put the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cumin, salt and pepper in a freezer bag big enough to hold the meat, or container that allows the meat to lay flat.
- Mix the marinade ingredients, add the meat and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate to marinade at least 2 hours but less than 8.
- When ready to cook, remove from refrigerator a few minutes early to come to room temperature and preheat grill to a high heat.
- Shake off excess marinade and grill for a few minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Serve in thin slices – be sure to cut it across the grain. Recommended with grilled green onions, salsa/pico de gallo and/or guacamole.
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Notes
- You can marinate the beef in a large plastic bag for easy clean up or in a bowl or dish - make sure the meat is covered with the marinade. Grill on high for best results (around 500°F). If you do not own an outdoor grill, you can make carne asada in the oven under the broiler. Cooking time is an estimate and depends on the thickness of your cut of beef. Use a meat thermometer for best results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
247kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
33g
(66%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
95mg
(32%)
Sodium
295mg
(12%)
Potassium
483mg
(10%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
41IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
14mg
(16%)
Calcium
13mg
(1%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 (approx)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 247
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 247kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 33g | 66% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 95mg | 32% |
| Sodium | 295mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 483mg | 10% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.