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Easy Carne Asada Recipe
Learn how to make restaurant-style Carne Asada at home! This easy recipe uses a flavorful marinade for juicy, delicious steak, perfect for tacos. This is one of my favorites.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 442 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
FOR THE MARINADE
- ¼ cup olive 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 small onion chopped
- 1-2 Serrano peppers minced (or use jalapeno peppers for a milder version)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ - ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder optional, but I LOVE it
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE CARNE ASADA
- 3 pound skirt or flank steak for marinating
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.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
442kcal
(22%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
136mg
(45%)
Sodium
337mg
(14%)
Potassium
813mg
(23%)
Vitamin A
405IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
2.6mg
(3%)
Calcium
59mg
(6%)
Iron
4.1mg
(23%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 442
% 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.