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Mexican Carne Asada Recipe

Authentic Mexican Carne Asada -  Grilled steak, arrachera, or skirt, which has been marinated with lime and garlic and then quickly cooked over high heat served with a stack of hot tortillas and a bold salsa.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 939 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skirt steak
  • 10 limes
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large bunch of spring onions 8 to 12
  • 16 corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

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  1. LIME GARLIC MARINADE
  2. Start with a small bowl
  3. Mince the garlic and add to the bowl
  4. Squeeze the juice from 8 limes into the bowl
  5. Add the salt and mix with a fork
  6. SKIRT STEAK
  7. Trim the meat of any excess silver membrane
  8. Place the skirt steak in a tray and pour half the marinade over it
  9. Flip the skirt and pour the other half of the marinade over it
  10. Let the meat marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator
  11. Bring the meat to room temperature before grilling
  12. Once the meat is marinated, start the charcoal
  13. When the coals are at their hottest grill the meat for about 7 or 8 minutes on each side
  14. Rest the meat for a few minutes before serving
  15. SPRING ONIONS
  16. Once the coals are going place the spring onions on the grill.
  17. Move them to the side of the grill when you are ready to cook the meat.

Notes

  • You can substitute any type of beef that is good for grilling. Preferably thinner cuts.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1/4 pound Calories 939kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 35g (12%) Protein 86g (172%) Fat 51g (78%) Cholesterol 309mg (103%) Sodium 620mg (26%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 939

% Daily Value*

Serving 1/4 pound
Calories 939kcal 47%
Carbohydrates 35g 12%
Protein 86g 172%
Fat 51g 78%
Cholesterol 309mg 103%
Sodium 620mg 26%
Sugar 2g 4%

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