Carne Asada Recipe

Carne Asada Recipe

from pinchandswirl.com
90 min
6 servings

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

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds skirt steak (trimmed of excess fat (recipe note #2))
  • 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
  • juice of 1 orange
  • juice of 1 lime
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly 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.