Carne Asada Recipe
Carne asada that's easy, delicious and flavorful. Proof that a few simple ingredients make for the most flavorful meat. Watch the video above to see how easy it is to make!
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 limes (juiced (about 6 tablespoons juice))
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper (to taste)
Directions
- 1
Whisk all of the oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- 2
Add the steak to a glass or non-reactive baking tray and pour the marinade on top. Ensure both side of the steak are well coated, cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 to 4 hours. Alternatively, you could marinate in a plastic bag.
- 3
Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Add the carne asada and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for another 5 minutes.
- 4
Using a sharp knife, slice the carne asada at an angle against the grain. From there, you can further chop the carne asada into smaller pieces, if you'd like.