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Carne Asada Recipe
Try this Carne Asada recipe at your next cookout and watch it disappear! Tender, juicy carne asada is so easy to make, thanks to a long marinating time.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 266 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh cilantro finely chopped (15g)
- ¼ cup olive oil (60mL)
- ¼ cup orange juice (60mL)
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1½ teaspoons ancho chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1½ pounds skirt steak trimmed of excess fat (675g)
Instructions
- To make the marinade, whisk together all of the ingredients, except for the steak, in a medium bowl. Pour into a large baking dish or large freezer bag. Add the steak and turn or shake to coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 8 hours, turning the steak occasionally.
- When ready to cook, remove the steak and discard the marinade. Let it sit at room temperature while the grill heats up.
- Preheat the grill to high heat (450°F-500°F).
- Grill the steak for 4 to 6 minutes on each side for medium-rare (125°F-130°F) or until your desired doneness. Remove the steak and let it rest for 5 minutes before cutting it. Thinly slice the steak against the grain to serve.
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Notes
- Let the meat sit at room temperature before grilling. This allows the meat to lose the chill of the refrigerator, which promotes even cooking. You can set it out while you preheat the grill, or roughly 20 to 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill. One secret to excellent carne asada is a screaming hot grill. This gives the meat that beautiful charred exterior and tender interior. Give your grill ample time to heat up the grates and inside of the grill before adding the steak.
- Let the meat rest. The resting time is important for the meat to finish cooking. Resting also allows the juices to redistribute. If you slice into the meat immediately, all the juices will run out, and your steak will be dry.
Nutrition Information
Calories
266kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
10g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
473mg
(20%)
Potassium
395mg
(11%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
300IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
19mg
(2%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 266
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 266kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 473mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 395mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 300IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 19mg | 2% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.