Quick (20 Minute Marinade!) Carne Asada Recipe

Quick (20 Minute Marinade!) Carne Asada Recipe

from realsimplegood.com
Main Course
40 min
4 servings
484 kcal / serving

A simple marinade makes this quick and easy carne asada recipe as authentic tasting as it gets! You'll love the smoky citrus notes from the fresh marinade.

Ingredients

  • 2 poundsskirt steak ((can use flank, flap or flatiron steak))
  • ¼ cupavocado oil
  • 2limes, juice of
  • 1orange, juice of
  • 3 clovesgarlic, minced ((can sub 1 tsp garlic oil))
  • 2 tspcumin
  • 2 tspchili powder
  • 1 teaspoonsea salt
  • ½ teaspoonblack pepper

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare marinade by mixing marinade ingredients in a bowl or jar.

  2. 2

    Place steak in a shallow dish or zip-top bag. Pour marinade over the steak to coat on both sides. Allow the steak to marinate while your grill heats up, at least 20 minutes. Or, you can marinate it covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. (See recipe notes)

  3. 3

    Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Once the grill is hot, place the steak on the grill to cook for 4-5 minutes on each side, or until cooked to your liking. While cooking, baste the steak with any remaining marinade using a brush or by simply pouring the marinade over the steak.

  4. 4

    When the steak is cooked, remove it from the grill and place on a cutting board to rest for 5-10 minutes.

  5. 5

    Slice the steak into thin strips against the grain. Serve and enjoy.