Tequila Lime Carne Asada Skewers
User Reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Marinating
2 hrs
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Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
490 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Appetizer
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Cuisine
Mexican
Tequila Lime Carne Asada Skewers
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Marinated skirt steak is grilled to perfection for these Tequila Lime Carne Asada Skewers. This tender, grilled meat is full of authentic Mexican flavor.
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Ingredients
- 3 limes juiced
- 3 ounces tequila
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 Jalapeño minced
- 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- 1 pound skirt or flank steak
Instructions
- In a gallon size resealable bag, combine lime juice, tequila, butter, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro.
- Seal bag and squeeze it around in the bag to combine.
- In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, chili powder, lime zest, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Sprinkle half of the dry ingredients over the skirt steak and rub.
- Place skirt steak into the bag.
- Seal and make sure all the meat is coated in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Remove the skirt steak from the marinade, and discard excess marinade.
- Cut meat it into thin strips and thread beef on wooden skewers.
- Sprinkle remaining dry seasoning on meat and bring meat to room temperature.
- Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Notes
- Serve these with Chile de Arbol Salsa - one of my favorite salsas combined with grilled beef.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
490kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
49g
(98%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
12g
(60%)
Cholesterol
168mg
(56%)
Sodium
813mg
(34%)
Potassium
858mg
(25%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
739IU
(15%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
76mg
(8%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 490 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 490kcal | 25% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 49g | 98% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 168mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 813mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 858mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 739IU | 15% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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3 reviews
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