Carne Asada
User Reviews
4.6
22 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
4 hrs
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Total Time
4 hrs 27 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
393 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Asada
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Flank steak is marinated in a citrus, garlic, cilantro, soy sauce combination and grilled to perfection! This easy Carne Asada recipe is tender, juicy, and full of Mexican flavor.
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Ingredients
- 1 orange juiced
- 1 lime juiced
- 3 cloves garlic grated or minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded and finely chopped
- 1/2 cup cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon ancho chile powder
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari, low sodium
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt kosher or sea salt, for sprinkling on the outside of the steak before grilling
- 2 pounds flank steak
Instructions
- Whisk together all of the ingredients together in a bowl until combined. Pour the marinade into a resealable freezer bag and add in the flank steak. Seal the bag pressing out the air as you do. Let the steak marinate for at least 4 hours, overnight is best.
- Preheat your grill to high heat, or about 450° F. Remove the flank steak from the marinade letting the excess marinade drip off. Season the steak on both sides with kosher or sea salt and then place it on clean, oiled, hot grill grates.
- Grill for 5-6 minutes and then flip the steak over and grill another 5-6 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 135°F. (medium-rare).
- Let the steak rest for 5-10 minutes before thinly slicing it. Be sure to slice against the grain.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
393kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
5g
(2%)
Protein
43g
(86%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
13g
(76%)
Cholesterol
119mg
(40%)
Sodium
351mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 393 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 393kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 5g | 2% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 13g | 76% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 351mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.6
22 reviews
Excellent
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