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Overhead view of sliced carne asada on platter

Carne Asada

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Lime and orange juice, Mexican spices, cilantro, and spicy jalapeño make this authentic carne asada recipe juicy, tender, and so flavorful!
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
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Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 fresh jalapeno halved, stemmed, and seeded*
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro including leaves and tender stems
  • 1 lime juiced (about 2 tablespoons)
  • 1 orange juiced (about ¼ cup)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2 pounds flank or skirt steak

Instructions
 

  • In a blender or small food processor, pulse the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
    Overhead view of ingredients for carne asada marinade in food processor
  • Place the steak in a zip-top bag or an airtight container and cover with the marinade. Seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours (do not marinate longer or the meat will start to break down).
    Flank steak in bag of carne asada marinade
  • Forty-five minutes prior to cooking, remove the steak from the refrigerator to allow to come to room temperature.
  • Preheat half of a gas or charcoal grill to high heat (preheating only half will keep the grill from getting *as* hot). Clean the grates if necessary. Place the steak over the heat, cover, and cook until the center reaches 110°F on an instant-read thermometer, turning the steak every few minutes, about 3-5 minutes per side total (that’s 6 to 10 minutes total for the whole steak; DO NOT overcook!). Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into very thin strips.
    Carne asada on grill

Notes

  • TO STORE: Leftover carne asada can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days.
  • TO REHEAT: Reheat carne asada in a skillet or on the grill until warmed through. Alternatively, you can microwave it, but this isn’t ideal.
  • TO FREEZE: Once the meat has been cooked, you can freeze it in an airtight container or freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating.

Nutrition

Serving: 1(of 6)Calories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 33gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 91mgPotassium: 570mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 241IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg
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