Carne Asada Recipe
Learn how to make delicious, restaurant-quality carne asada at home! This recipe is full of flavor and made with simple, fresh ingredients. Perfect for tacos, fajitas, nachos and so much more!
Ingredients
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 limes (juiced)
- 4 garlic cloves (minced)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ¼ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- 1 lbs flank steak
Directions
- 1
In a medium glass bowl, whisk together all of the oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 2
Place the steak in a glass baking tray, and pour the marinade over it. Ensure both sides of the steak are well coated. Cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 to 4 hours. You can marinate overnight for even more flavor.
- 3
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the carne asada on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for an additional 5 minutes before slicing.
- 4
With a sharp knife, cut the carne asada diagonally against the grain. Enjoy!