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Carne Asada Recipe

Make an authentic carne asada recipe right at home! Easily create perfect Mexican-flavored meat to add to tacos, burritos, and more.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinade Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 268 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. Make marinade by combining olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

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

% 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.