Carne Asada Marinade
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 22 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
123 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Asada Marinade
Description
The carne asada marinade combines freshly squeezed orange and lime juices with minced garlic, olive oil, salt, black pepper, jalapeño, ground cumin, and chopped cilantro. The citrus components serve to tenderize the steak and provide bright acidity, complementing the savory and slightly spicy ingredients. Garlic and cumin add aromatic depth, while jalapeño introduces mild heat.
Meat is marinated in this mixture for at least two hours or up to ten, ensuring thorough flavor absorption. After marination, excess solids are scraped off before cooking. The original recipe recommends grilling or broiling the meat, and serving it sliced against the grain.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed is best
- 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed is best
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, then coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1/2 cup cilantro coarsely chopped, leaves
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or in a resealable bag. If using a bag, seal the bag and shake to combine. If using a bowl, stir until the ingredients are well blended.
- Add up to 2 pounds of steak to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to 8-10 hours.
- Remove the meat from the marinade. Scrape off any large pieces of cilantro and jalapeno.
- Grill or broil the meat as desired, then slice against the grain and serve.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 123kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 584mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 66mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 156IU | 3% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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