Carne Asada
My carne asada recipe takes an inexpensive cut of steak, marinates it in a zesty citrus sauce, then grills it to perfection. The results are tender, juicy, and SO flavorful! Watch the video below to see how I make it in my kitchen!
Servings 6 servings
Calories 295kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak
- 5 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 lemon juiced
- 1/2 cup coriander finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 jalapeno pepper minced
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a shallow and wide dish, combine the olive oil, lime juice, lemon juice, coriander, garlic, jalapeno pepper, salt, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and black pepper.
- Place the steaks in the mixture and let it marinate for at least 10 minutes or up to 3 hours. If marinating for the longer duration, flip the steaks regularly.
- Preheat a grill to high heat.
- Remove the steaks from the marinade and grill for 4 minutes per side.
- Remove the steaks from the grill and let them rest for 10 minutes. Slice the meat thinly against the grain.
Video
Notes
TO STORE: Leftover steak should be kept in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days.
TO FREEZE: Let the steak cool completely, then freeze it in a freezer bag for 3 months. Let it thaw before reheating.
TO REHEAT: Reheat on the stovetop in a well-oiled skillet or bake at 250F until warm.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 295kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 22g | Sodium: 1246mg | Potassium: 405mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 244IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg | NET CARBS: 3g