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Carne Asada Marinade

We love carne asada! If you want the meat to be juicy and flavorful, then this simple carne asada marinade is the perfect one to use!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinade Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ cup cilantro, chopped
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic 
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  2. Add steak to the bowl or to a baking dish (with marinade poured over) making sure meat is coated and marinate for 2-3 hours.
To Cook the Meat
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  1. Heat grill to medium-high heat and cook meat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Let meat rest on the cutting board for 5 minutes before cutting against the grain.

Notes

  • TIPS
  • Make ahead. Mix up the marinade several days in advance and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge until you add the meat. 
  • Freeze marinated meat ahead of time. Place the meat and marinade in a freezer Ziploc. Store it in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and cook within 24 hours.
  • Don't marinate at room temperature. Always place the marinating meat in the fridge.
  • For the best flavor marinate for 3 hours, but it can be marinated for 1-8 hours.
  • Do not marinate in metal containers as the acids, especially from the citrus juices, react to it and can cause an odd flavor.
  • Never reuse marinade. Once it comes in contact with raw meat, it must be discarded after use.

Nutrition Information

Calories 268kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 65mg (3%) Potassium 415mg (12%) Vitamin A 155IU (3%) Vitamin C 3.2mg (4%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 2.1mg (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 268

% Daily Value*

Calories 268kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 65mg 3%
Potassium 415mg 9%
Vitamin A 155IU 3%
Vitamin C 3.2mg 4%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 2.1mg 12%

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