Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

from allrecipes.com
Dinner
1480 min
12 servings
207 kcal / serving

This popular carne asada recipe includes a delicious spicy citrus and soy marinade to ensure the steak is juicy and tender when it comes off the grill.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cuporange juice
  • ½ cuplemon juice
  • ⅓3334326744 cup lime juice
  • 1 bunchfresh cilantro, chopped
  • ½ cupsoy sauce
  • 4 clovesgarlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoonchili powder
  • 1 tablespoonground cumin
  • 1 tablespoonground paprika
  • 1 tablespoonground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoonfinely chopped canned chipotle pepper
  • 1 teaspoondried oregano
  • ½ cupolive oil
  • 3 poundsflank steak

Directions

  1. 1

    Combine orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice for marinade in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano; stir to combine.

  2. 2

    Slowly whisk in olive oil until well combined. Remove 1 cup of the marinade and place in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for use after the steak is cooked.

  3. 3

    Place steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.

  4. 4

    After pounding, poke steak all over with a fork. Place steak in the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

  5. 5

    When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

  6. 6

    Remove steak from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

  7. 7

    Cook steak on the preheated grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

  8. 8

    Remove steak from grill and slice across the grain.

  9. 9

    Place on a serving platter and pour the reserved, unused marinade over top. Serve immediately.