Easy Carne Asada Recipe
Learn how to make restaurant-style Carne Asada at home! This easy recipe uses a flavorful marinade for juicy, delicious steak, perfect for tacos. This is one of my favorites.
Servings: 6
Calories: 442kcal
Ingredients
FOR THE MARINADE
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice from 2 large oranges about a ¾ cup
- Juice from 2 limes
- 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar apple cider vinegar is good, too
- 1 small onion chopped
- 1-2 serrano peppers minced (or use jalapeno peppers for a milder version)
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ - ½ cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tablespoon ancho powder optional, but I LOVE it
- 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
FOR THE CARNE ASADA
- 3 pound skirt or flank steak for marinating
Instructions
- Whisk all of the marinade ingredients in a medium sized bowl until well combined.
- Alternatively, you can process the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
- To use the marinade, add it to a large sealable bag with the steak and rub it thoroughly into the meat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
- Discard the marinade, then grill the marinated steak on the grill for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. 135 degrees F is medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice it against the grain and serve it up.
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Nutrition
Calories: 442kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 49g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 136mg | Sodium: 337mg | Potassium: 813mg | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 2.6mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 4.1mg