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Easy Carne Asada Marinade Recipe
This carne asada marinade makes the best carne asada with the perfect blend of seasonings and flavors, great for grilling and carne asada tacos.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Marinating Time
2 hrs
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 338 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1-2 Serrano peppers minced (or use jalapeno peppers for a milder version)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ - ½ cup chopped cilantro
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Chili oil
- Juice from 2 large oranges about a ¾ cup
- Juice from 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar apple cider vinegar is good, too
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder optional, but I LOVE it
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pound skirt or flank steak for marinating
Instructions
- Whisk all of the ingredients (except for the steak) in a medium sized bowl until well combined.
- Alternatively, you can process the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- To use the marinade, add it to a large sealable bag with the steak and rub it thoroughly into the meat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
- Discard the marinade, then grill the marinated steak on the grill for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. 135 degrees F is medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice it against the grain and serve it up.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
338kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
90mg
(30%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
555mg
(16%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
1.1mg
(1%)
Calcium
43mg
(4%)
Iron
2.9mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 338
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 338kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 21g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 90mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 555mg | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 1.1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 43mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2.9mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.