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The Best Carne Asada

The Best Carne Asada is a delicious, easy-to-make replica of that amazing, marinated grilled steak you get in Mexican restaurants!  Perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, and more!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb. skirt steak or flank steak
  • 2 limes
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. chili powder
  • 2 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 tsp. sea salt
  • couple grinds of black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1/4 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp. onion powder
  • 1/3 cup cilantro leaves

Instructions

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  1. Place meat in a glass dish. (I use a rectangular 11 x 15 baking dish).
  2. To make the marinade, add the rest of the ingredients to a blender. Blend until the consistency is smooth and there are no chunks of garlic.
  3. Pour the marinade over the meat. Flip it over and nestle it in the marinade, making sure both sides are well coated. Marinate for 3 hours in the refrigerator.
  4. When ready, grill meat to your desired doneness. Let it rest for several minutes, then cut across the grain and serve in your favorite Mexican meals. Perfect for nachos, tacos, burritos, and burrito bowls! Enjoy!