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Easy Carne Asada Recipe (Oven, Stovetop & Grill Instructions)
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Easy Carne Asada Recipe (Oven, Stovetop & Grill Instructions)

Easy Carne Asada is marinated skirt steak infused with citrus juices, soy sauce, garlic, and spices like cumin, paprika, and oregano. After a minimum 4-hour marinade, the steak is cooked to desired doneness by broiling, grilling, or stovetop pan-searing. The process delivers flavorful, juicy slices of beef with a bright, savory marinade complemented by a smoky char, suitable for slicing and serving as a main dish or in tacos and burritos.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Additional Time
1 d
Total Time
1 d 22 mins
Servings: 4 to 6 servings
Calories: 250 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Special Equipment
  • Liquid measuring cup optional, but nice to have
  • instant-read thermometer optional, but nice to have
  • Foil if cooking under the broiler
Marinade
  • 1/2 cup orange juice bottled is fine
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce low-sodium is fine
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice bottled is fine
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice bottled is fine
  • 2 cloves garlic pressed or diced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin ground
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle chili pepper optional, or 1 teaspoon finely chopped, canned chipotle pepper
  • 1/2 cilantro bunch, fresh, chopped, about 3/4-1 cup very loosely packed
Meat
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds skirt steak or flank or flap steak

Instructions

    Cup of Yum
  1. Combine and stir together all marinade ingredients. Transfer meat into a large plastic bag or container and pour marinade over the top. Marinate for at least 4 hours, up to about 24, flipping the meat once halfway through.
In the Oven
  1. Adjust top rack to about 4 inches below the broiler. Heat broiler on high. Place meat on a foil-lined heavy-duty baking sheet or broiling pan and broil 4 to 6 minutes per side. Pull at 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium. 
On the Stovetop
  1. Turn on your kitchen fan and crack open a window. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and grease pan with a drizzle of vegetable oil. Cut meat into pan-size pieces and cook in batches, 4 to 8 minutes per side until done or the internal temperature reads 135°F for medium-rare, 145°F for medium. If the outside of your meat begins to cook too quickly or things start getting too smokey, turn heat down to medium.
On the Grill
  1. Heat grill to medium-high heat and cook for 4 to 8 minutes per side, until the internal temperature reaches 135°F for mediu-rare, 145°F for medium.
  2. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional info estimates 6 servings from 2 pounds of skirt steak with about 10% marinade retention.
  • Marinate the meat at least 4 hours and up to 24 hours, flipping halfway for even flavor.
  • Use an instant-read thermometer to check for medium-rare (135°F) or medium (145°F) doneness.
  • Adjust heat during stovetop cooking to prevent burning or excessive smoke.
  • After cooking, let the meat rest briefly before slicing against the grain for tenderness.

Nutrition Information

Calories 250kcal (13%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 to 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 250

% Daily Value*

Calories 250kcal 13%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.