This tender Carne Asada recipe is flavorful and proof that sometimes all you need is a few simple ingredients to make a delicious steak dinner. Juicy grilled flank steak full of incredible Mexican flavors makes this carne asada the best you’ve ever had!
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An Easy Carne Asada Recipe
You probably know Carne Asada as a meal you order at your favorite Mexican restaurant. When you take your first bite, it seems like one of those dishes that you just can’t make at home. You think to yourself – there is just no way you could recreate that, it tastes soooooo good.
Think again! Here I will give you a fool-proof recipe for the best Carne Asada with the perfect marinade.
Authentic Carne Asada Recipe
This tender Carne Asada recipe is flavorful and proof that sometimes all you need is a few simple ingredients to make a delicious meal!
INGREDIENTS
- ▢3/4 cup Orange juice (no pulp)
- ▢1/4 cup Olive oil
- ▢1/4 cup Fresh chopped cilantro
- ▢Juice from 2 limes
- ▢Juice from 1 lemon
- ▢3 Tablespoons White wine vinegar
- ▢1 Teaspoon Cumin
- ▢1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- ▢1/2 Teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
- ▢1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- ▢4 cloves garlic, minced
- ▢1 1/2 pound Flank steak
INSTRUCTIONS
- In a large mixing bowl combine orange juice, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper, jalapeno, and garlic; whisk until well combined.
- Reserve ⅓ cup of the marinade; cover the rest and refrigerate.
- Combine remaining marinade and steak in a large resealable freezer bag; seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat grill to HIGH heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and lightly pat dry with paper towels.
- Add steak to the preheated grill and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Note that flank steak tastes best when cooked to rare or medium rare because it’s a lean cut of steak.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak against the grain, garnish with reserved cilantro mixture, and serve.
- Heat a large cast iron skillet (preferably cast iron grill pan) over high heat until hot. Add steak to the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until desired level of doneness.
NOTES
- 125°F to 130°F internal temperature for RARE
- 135°F to 140°F internal temperature for MEDIUM RARE
- 145°F to 150°F internal temperature for MEDIUM to MEDIUM WELL
- 150°F internal temperature for WELL DONE
- The FDA recommends that steak be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
NUTRITION
Serving: 4 ounces | Calories: 268 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 68 mg | Sodium: 257 mg | Potassium: 510 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 143 IU | Vitamin C: 35 mg | Calcium: 46 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 7 g