Carne Asada Recipe

Carne Asada Recipe

6 servings
Learn how to make delicious, restaurant-quality carne asada at home! This recipe is full of flavor and made with simple, fresh ingredients. Perfect for tacos, fajitas, nachos and so much more!

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 limes

    juiced

  • 4 garlic cloves

    minced

  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro

    chopped

  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper
    to taste
  • 1 lbs flank steak

Directions

  1. 1

    In a medium glass bowl, whisk together all of the oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.

  2. 2

    Place the steak in a glass baking tray, and pour the marinade over it. Ensure both sides of the steak are well coated. Cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 to 4 hours. You can marinate overnight for even more flavor.

  3. 3

    Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the carne asada on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for an additional 5 minutes before slicing.

  4. 4

    With a sharp knife, cut the carne asada diagonally against the grain. Enjoy!

Carne Asada Recipe

Carne Asada Recipe

77 min6 servings

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