Easy Carne Asada Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
442 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Easy Carne Asada Recipe
Description
The recipe creates a flavorful marinade blending olive oil, fresh juices from oranges and limes, white wine or apple cider vinegar, chopped onion, minced serrano or jalapeño peppers, garlic, cilantro, ancho powder, Mexican oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper. The marinade can be whisked together or processed smooth in a blender.
Steak is placed in a sealable bag coated with this citrus-spiced marinade and refrigerated for at least 2 hours or overnight for deeper flavor. The steak is then grilled over medium-high heat, typically 8-10 minutes per side, aiming for medium-rare or preference doneness, measured at 135°F internal temperature.
After grilling, the meat is rested for 10 minutes to redistribute juices before slicing thinly against the grain. This preparation delivers a tender, flavorful carne asada suitable for tacos, salads, or as a main.
Ingredients
FOR THE MARINADE
- ¼ cup olive oil
- orange about a ¾ cup, juice from 2 large oranges
- lime juice juice from 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar apple cider vinegar is good, too
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 1-2 Serrano peppers minced (or use jalapeno peppers for a milder version)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ - ½ cup cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder optional, but I LOVE it
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE CARNE ASADA
- 3 pound skirt steak for marinating, or flank steak
Instructions
- Whisk all of the marinade ingredients 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.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 442kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 136mg | 45% |
| Sodium | 337mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 813mg | 17% |
| Vitamin A | 405IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2.6mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 59mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4.1mg | 23% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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