Carne Asada
This carne asada recipe is rich with bold flavors thanks to a vibrant marinade that infuses flank or skirt steak with citrus, garlic, and spice. After soaking for several hours, the steak is grilled to perfection, rested, and sliced thinly against the grain for maximum tenderness. It’s a crowd-pleasing dish that’s perfect for tacos, bowls, or backyard gatherings.
Servings 8 servings
Calories 270kcal
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive or canola oil
- 2 limes juiced
- 4 cloves minced garlic minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp pepper
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2-3 lbs. flank or skirt steak
Instructions
- In a gallon sized freezer bag, combine all of the ingredients EXCEPT the flank or skirt steak.
- Add steak to the bag and seal. Knead the steak in the bag to coat well with the marinade. Place in the fridge for 6 -24 hours turning occasionally.
- Grilled on an oiled grilled over medium heat for 6-9 minutes per side until desired doneness (for medium rare - 145 degrees, for medium - 160 degrees, and well done 170 degrees) Keep in mind you want to pull it off the grill 5-10 degrees before desired doneness. The meat will cook a little more while it rests.
- Allow steak to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain. Serves 8.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 371mg | Potassium: 379mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 3mg