Easy Carne Asada Recipe
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Additional Time
12 hrs 1 min
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Total Time
12 hrs 16 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
404 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mexican
Easy Carne Asada Recipe
Description
Easy Carne Asada Recipe showcases a flank steak marinated in a mixture of orange or lime juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, cilantro, and spices such as cumin and cayenne pepper. The acid and seasoning help tenderize the meat and build complex flavor. The steak is grilled over medium-high heat with sweet mini peppers, jalapenos, and onion rounds until medium rare, typically 10-12 minutes, flipping every few minutes for even cooking. Resting the meat tented with foil prevents juice loss and ensures a juicy final product. Thin slicing against the grain maximizes tenderness, making it ideal for fajitas or plating with grilled vegetables. The combination of smoky grill marks, tender beef, and spicy-sweet peppers gives this dish a balanced flavor and appealing texture.
The fajita vegetables complement the carne asada with their bright, fresh flavors and slight crispness after grilling. This dish is suited for casual meals where the savory, citrusy marinade and mix of textures can be enjoyed simply on its own or with tortillas, salsa, and sides.
Ingredients
- 2 Pounds flank steak
For the Marinade:
- ½ cup orange juice or lime juice
- ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- 6 garlic large cloves
- ¼ onion small
- 2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin
For the Fajita Vegetables:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 6-8 sweet mini peppers
- 2-3 jalapeno pepper fresh
- 1-2 onion sliced into 1/2" thick rounds
Instructions
- Place flank steak on cutting board and remove any silver skin or excess fat.
- In a blender, mix all marinade ingredients.
- Add steak and marinade to ziploc bag or covered bowl and marinate at least 5 hours, preferably 12-24 hours.
- Heat grill to medium high heat.
- Add steaks and vegetables to grill and flip every 3 minutes until desired doneness - for medium rare, it will take about 10-12 minutes.
- Remove from grill and place on cookie sheet or cooling rack, tented with foil. Let rest at least 10 minutes.
- Slice steak against the grain into thin strips.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 43g | 86% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 10g | 59% |
| Cholesterol | 119mg | 40% |
| Sodium | 607mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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