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Carne Asada Marinade
This carne asada marinade is a zesty blend of citrus, olive oil, fresh herbs and jalapeno, all combined to add plenty of flavor to steak. Cook your carne asada on the grill, then serve the meat thinly sliced in tacos, burritos or alongside rice and beans.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 22 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 123 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
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 pepper
- 1 Jalapeño seeds and ribs removed, then coarsely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves coarsely chopped
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
123kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Sodium
584mg
(24%)
Potassium
66mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
156IU
(3%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 123
% 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.