Description
Carne Asada is a flavorful Mexican grilled beef dish, typically made with skirt or flank steak marinated in citrus, garlic, and spices, then grilled to perfection.
Ingredients
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- 2 pounds flank or skirt steak
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup orange juice (about 1 orange)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, oregano, black pepper, and salt.
- Place the steak in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat grill to high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and let excess drip off.
- Grill steak for 6-8 minutes per side, or until desired doneness is reached.
- Remove steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, or your favorite sides.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor greatly.
- Letting the meat rest before slicing helps retain juices.
- Can also be cooked on a stovetop grill pan if outdoor grill is unavailable.
- Great for tacos, burritos, or rice bowls.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 pound
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg