Carne Asada Recipe
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5.0
33 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Marinade Time
3 hrs
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Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
268 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Carne Asada Recipe
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Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.
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Ingredients
- 1½ pounds flank steak
- 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
- Make marinade by combining olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- 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.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat and cook meat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Let meat rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Slice meat at an angle against the grain with a sharp knife and serve warm.
Notes
- Recipe Tips
- Freeze in marinade. To make this authentic carne asada recipe ahead of time, freeze it in the marinade in a freezer bag. The meat will stay good for 3-6 months.
- Store leftover cooked meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Store leftover cooked meat in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Always marinate in the refrigerator, and discard the marinade once used.
- Use flank steak or skirt steak as they are thin and easy to slice for tacos and other Mexican dishes.
- For tender pieces, cut against the grain.
Nutrition Information
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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 kcal
% 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.
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