Carne Asada

Carne Asada

from thestayathomechef.com
Main Dish
150 min
6 servings
152 kcal / serving

Make restaurant-quality Carne Asada at home! Our recipe uses simple ingredients and expert tips to ensure a tender, flavorful steak every time.

Ingredients

  • ¼ cuplime juice ((about 2 limes))
  • 4 clovesminced garlic
  • ½ cuporange juice
  • 1 cupchopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoonsalt
  • ¼ teaspoonblack pepper
  • ¼ cupvegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoonminced jalapeno ((1 medium jalapeno))
  • 2 tablespoonsdistilled white vinegar
  • 2 poundsflank steak or skirt steak

Directions

  1. 1

    Using a gallon-sized resealable bag or a 9x13 pan, combine 1/4 cup lime juice, 4 cloves minced garlic, 1/2 cup orange juice, 1 cup chopped fresh cilantro, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon minced jalapeno, and 2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar. Massage the bag or stir to mix the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Submerge a roughly 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak into the marinade ensuring all parts of the meat are coated. Seal the bag tightly or cover the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 24 hours.

  3. 3

    Preheat an outdoor grill to high heat, about 400 to 450 degrees Fahrenheit (about 204 to 232 degrees Celsius)

  4. 4

    Remove the steak from the marinade and discard any excess marinade. Place the steak on the grill and cook for 7 to 10 minutes on each side, until the steak reaches an internal temperature of 130 to 135 degrees Fahrenheit.

  5. 5

    Once cooked, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Slice against the grain to serve.