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Carne Asada Marinade Recipe
Quick-Seared Carne Asada Recipe - An easy, authentic carne asada marinade recipe + How to Cook Carne Asada in a skillet. Flavorful, juicy steak is perfect for making carne asada tacos or enjoying with fresh veggies as a low carb dish!
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
South American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2-2 pound skirt steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, packed
- 3 tablespoon olive oil, divided
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ancho chile powder
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1 habanero pepper, stem removed
- 2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Use a fork to poke holes in the skirt steak, covering both sides.
- Place the lime juice, brown sugar, cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, fish sauce, ancho chili powder, garlic, habanero, cumin and salt in the food processor. Puree until smooth.
- Place the skirt steak in a large zip bag. Pour the marinade over the steak. Zip the bag and shake to coat the steak on all sides. Let the steak rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat an extra large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Once hot, sear the steak for 3 minutes per side. Let the steak rest for at least 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips.
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Notes
- Serve with avocados and pico de gallo, or on a salad, for a low-carb meal. Or serve in tortillas for amazing Carne Asada tacos!
- Serve with avocados and pico de gallo, or on a salad, for a low-carb meal. Or serve in tortillas for amazing Carne Asada tacos!
Nutrition Information
Serving
4ounces
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
11g
(17%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
728mg
(30%)
Potassium
321mg
(9%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
505IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
4.5mg
(5%)
Calcium
24mg
(2%)
Iron
2.2mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4ounces | |
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 728mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 321mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 4.5mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 24mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2.2mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.