Carne Asada
Carne Asada grilled to perfection and full of flavor is so easy to make.
Servings 4
Calories 732kcal
Ingredients
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- ½ cup cilantro fresh coriander, chopped
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 orange juiced
- 2 lime juiced
- 2 Tbsp white wine vinegar
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 2 lb 900g skirt or flank steak, with excess fat removed
Instructions
- Place the jalapeño, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, white wine vinegar, chili powder, salt, cumin, oregano, chili powder, and black pepper in a large bowl and whisk together. Set aside.
- Place the steak in a non-reactive baking dish and pour the marinade on top.
- Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge to marinate for 2-4 hours (but no more than 4 hours), turning often.
- When ready to cook, preheat the grill to medium-high.
- Take the steak out of the baking dish and pat dry with paper towels.
- Lightly drizzle the steak with some olive oil and season with salt and pepper to personal taste.
- Transfer the steak to the grill and grill for 8 minutes per side, turning once.
- Remove steak from the grill, cover, and rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 732kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 57g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 33g | Cholesterol: 135mg | Sodium: 832mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g