Carne Asada
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5.0
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Marinating
30 mins
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Total Time
54 mins
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Servings
6 to 8 Servings
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Calories
238 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Asada
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Carne Asada is one of the most versatile meats in the Mexican cooking toolbox. My quick and easy recipe for this beloved beef requires just a short list of easy to find ingredients and as little as 30 minutes of marinating time!
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Ingredients
Carne Asada:
- 4 tablespoons butter melted
- 1/4 cup tequila reposado
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
- 1 serrano chile stemmed and finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup chopped red onion
- 1 ½-pound flank, skirt, or flap steak
- kosher salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine butter, tequila, lemon and lime juice, thyme, serrano, garlic, cilantro, and onion and mix well.
- Place steak in a large sealable bag and pour the marinade over steak. Zip up the bag and massage marinade around so that the steak is well covered. You can also use a shallow dish if you prefer. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Remove the steak from the plastic bag and generously season with salt. Grill the steak for 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes, and then slice the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces or chop.
Notes
- Be sure to let the meat come to room temperature before you cook it.
- Let the meat rest for as long as you cook the meat for.
- I like my carne asada medium-rare, but feel free to cook yours to your desired doneness.
- Feel free to chop and cook a bit longer in a skillet, if needed.
- No tequila? Replace with beer. Or just omit.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
238kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
74mg
(25%)
Sodium
125mg
(5%)
Potassium
326mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
360IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6to 8 Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 238 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 238kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 74mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 125mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 326mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 360IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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