Carne Asada Recipe

Carne Asada Recipe

from pinchandswirl.com
Main Course
90 min
6 servings
344 kcal / serving

A trifecta of citrus juices makes this grilled Carne Asada especially succulent!

Ingredients

  • 2 poundsskirt steak (trimmed of excess fat (recipe note #2))
  • 1jalapeño (seeded and minced)
  • 4 clovesgarlic (minced)
  • ½ cupfresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
  • 1juice of
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  • 2 tablespoonsapple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cupolive oil
  • 1 teaspoonground cumin
  • 1 teaspoonkosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoonfreshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    In a large glass baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat - recipe note #3).

  2. 2

    When you're ready to grill: preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Slice thinly across the grain and serve.