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Best Carne Asada Recipe


  • Author: Olivia
  • Total Time: 4hrs 15mins

Description

This authentic Carne Asada recipe is marinated to perfection with a flavorful blend of spices, citrus, and herbs. Grilled to juicy, tender perfection, it’s the best Carne Asada you’ll ever make! With a zesty marinade that doubles as a finishing sauce, this dish is perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a main course with your favorite sides.


Ingredients

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For the Marinade:

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup orange juice (OJ)
  • 1/4 cup lime juice (juice of about 2-3 limes)
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and diced
  • 1 handful fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt (or to taste)

For the Spice Mix:

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1 teaspoon granulated onion
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

For the Steak:

  • 2–3 pounds flank steak (or skirt steak)

Instructions

1. Make the Marinade:

  • In a bowl, whisk together the olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, brown sugar, and salt.
  • Reserve about ¼ cup of the marinade to use as a finishing sauce later.

2. Marinate the Steak:

  • Place the flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour in the marinade.
  • Seal the bag, removing as much air as possible, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for maximum flavor.

3. Prepare the Spice Mix:

  • In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, granulated garlic, granulated onion, salt, and black pepper.

4. Grill the Steak:

  • Remove the steak from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off.
  • Sprinkle both sides of the steak with the prepared spice mix.
  • Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill the steak for 7-10 minutes per side, depending on your preferred level of doneness.

5. Rest and Slice:

  • Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for at least 10 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
  • Slice the steak thinly against the grain for the most tender results.

6. Serve:

  • Arrange the steak slices on a platter and drizzle the reserved marinade sauce over the top.
  • Garnish with freshly chopped cilantro if desired.
  • Prep Time: 15mins
  • Cook Time: 4hrs