5.0 from 9 votes
Carne Asada Recipe
Carne Asada prepared with a deliciously easy and authentic marinade just in time for your Cinco De Mayo menu planning! Juicy and tender grilled flank or skirt steak full of incredible Mexican flavours makes this homemade Carne Asada recipe better than any restaurant! Perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos...
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Total Time
2 hrs 8 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 234 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lime juice fresh squeezed, about 3 limes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons salt
- ½ teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 pound skirt or flank steak
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients together in a large shallow bowl or plastic container. Add the meat, rotating to evenly coat, and cover with plastic wrap (or lid if using container).
- Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight.
- Heat barbecue (or grill) on high heat. Note that lean flank steak is best cooked rare, while skirt steak can be cooked well without losing moisture or flavor because it has more fat marbling.Remove the flank steak from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Grill for 5-7 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
- Transfer to a plate and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes.
- To serve, slice against the grain into thin strips.
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Notes
- *Flank steak is best cooked rare or medium, while skirt steak can be cooked well.
Nutrition Information
Calories
234kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
935mg
(39%)
Potassium
453mg
(13%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
30IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
51mg
(5%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 234
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 234kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 935mg | 39% |
| Potassium | 453mg | 10% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 30IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 51mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.