Carne Asada Recipe
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4.7
402 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
2 hrs
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
213 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Asada Recipe
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A delicious carne asada recipe made from marinated flank steak or skirt steak and grilled until tender and juicy. Authentic and delicious!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ⅓ cup olive oil, plus more for grilling
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar (apple cider vinegar also works)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more for grilling
- ¼ teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper, plus more for grilling
- 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak, excess fat removed
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Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together all of the ingredients except for the steak. Set aside ¼ cup of the marinade and refrigerate for later use.
- Place the steak in a large baking dish or Ziploc bag and pour the marinade on top. Turn the steak a few times until it's completely coated with the marinade and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours. Do not marinate for longer than 8 hours because the meat will start to break down and get mushy.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and discard any excess liquid. Pat the steak dry and drizzle with a touch of olive oil, just enough to coat each side. Season lightly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Preheat the grill for direct heat grilling at high heat (450-500°F). Grill steaks with the lid closed for 4-8 minutes per side, depending on the thickness. Skirt steak will be closer to 4 minutes per side, and flank steak will be closer to 6-8 minutes per side. If desired, brush the steak with the reserved marinade a few times during the grilling process for extra flavor.
- Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and serve.
Notes
- Steak temperature. I prefer my steak medium rare, which is about 135°F. I love using a meat thermometer for cooking, especially grilling, since it takes the guesswork out of it. Feel free to cook your steak to your liking.
- Preheat the grill. Make sure the grill is very hot before you start grilling your steak so that it gets a great crust and sear marks.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1/8th of recipe
Calories
213kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
24g
(48%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
75mg
(25%)
Sodium
620mg
(26%)
Potassium
12mg
(0%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
0IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
4.1mg
(5%)
Calcium
0mg
(0%)
Iron
1.8mg
(10%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 213 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1/8th of recipe | |
| Calories | 213kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 24g | 48% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 75mg | 25% |
| Sodium | 620mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 12mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 0IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 4.1mg | 5% |
| Calcium | 0mg | 0% |
| Iron | 1.8mg | 10% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.7
402 reviews
Excellent
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