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Tequila Lime Carne Asada Skewers

Marinated skirt steak is grilled to perfection for these Tequila Lime Carne Asada Skewers. This tender, grilled meat is full of authentic Mexican flavor.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Marinating
2 hrs
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 490 kcal
Course: Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

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

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  1. In a gallon size resealable bag, combine lime juice, tequila, butter, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro.
  2. Seal bag and squeeze it around in the bag to combine.
  3. In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, chili powder, lime zest, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  4. Sprinkle half of the dry ingredients over the skirt steak and rub.
  5. Place skirt steak into the bag.
  6. Seal and make sure all the meat is coated in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  7. Remove the skirt steak from the marinade, and discard excess marinade.
  8. Cut meat it into thin strips and thread beef on wooden skewers.
  9. Sprinkle remaining dry seasoning on meat and bring meat to room temperature.
  10. Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
  11. 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

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

% 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.