Carne Asada


Bird's eye view of Carne Asada surrounded by limes, tomatoes, and jalapenos.

Authentic Carne Asada

Marinated flank steak is grilled to perfection for the best Authentic Carne Asada recipe. This tender, grilled meat is full of authentic Mexican flavor.
Prep Time2 hrs
Cook Time20 mins
Total Time2 hrs 20 mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Grilling, Mexican
Keyword: Carne Asada
 
Servings: 6 Servings
 
Calories: 152kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 limes juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup vegetable oil
  • 1 jalapeno minced
  • 2 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 2 pounds flank or skirt steak

Instructions

  • In a gallon size resealable bag, combine lime juice, crushed garlic, orange juice, cilantro, salt, pepper, vegetable oil, jalapeno, and vinegar. Squeeze it around to mix it up.
  • Put the entire flank steak into the resealable bag. Seal it up tight. Make sure all the meat is exposed to the marinade, squishing the bag around to coat. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
  • Heat an outdoor grill to high heat.
  • Remove the flank steak from the marinade, and discard excess marinade. Cook on the grill for 7 to 10 minutes per side.
  • Once done, remove from heat and let rest 10 minutes. Slice against the grain, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 214mg | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 260IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 0.9mg

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