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Authentic Carne Asada Recipe
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Authentic Carne Asada Recipe

This easy & authentic Carne Asada Recipe is the perfect grilling recipe for summer nights. Tender and juicy skirt or flank steak marinated and grilled to perfection--perfect for tacos, tortas, nachos, and more!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Makes: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs skirt or flank steak, trimmed of any silver skin
  • 1/4 white onion, very thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/3 cup fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 2 1/2 teaspoons ancho chile powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt

Instructions

  • Make the marinade. In a mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients except for the steak and onions and mix well.
  • Marinate the steak. Place the steak in a ceramic or glass baking dish with the onion and pour the marinade over the steak. Rub the marinade into the steak really well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, not longer than 8 hours.
  • Prep your grill. Before using your grill, make sure to clean the grates of any food and debris. Lightly grease the grates with nonstick spray. Set the temperature to medium-high. Close the lid and wait until the temperature reaches 450 F.
  • Grill the steak. Place the marinated steak on the prepared grill, disposing any excess marinade. Grill the steak for 4-5 minutes per side, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the steak registers an internal temperature of 135 degrees F.
  • Rest and slice. Remove the steak from the grill and lightly tent with foil. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain. Serve the carne asada warm.

Notes

Carne Asada is best served when it's between medium-rare and medium temperature. Always use a meat thermometer to determine doneness. 

Nutrition

Calories: 329kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 33gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 697mgPotassium: 523mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 344IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 29mgIron: 3mg