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Carne Asada

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Carne Asada

Juicy Carne Asada marinated in lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, grilled to perfection for a classic Mexican dish.

Prep

15 min

Cook

12 min

Total

27 min

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Ingredients

Serves14

Carne Asada

  • 7 lb Skirt or Flank Steak
  • 1.155 cup Lime Juice (about 2 limes)
  • 0.875 cup Orange Juice (for sweetness)
  • 7 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 14 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 0.875 cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • 3.5 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 3.5 tsp Chili Powder
  • 3.5 tsp Salt
  • 1.75 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.875 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional, for heat)
Servings: 14−+
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Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Marinate the Steak

    In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place the steak in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best results).
  2. 2

    Prepare the Grill

    Preheat the grill to high heat. If using charcoal, wait until the coals are ashy and gray.
  3. 3

    Grill the Steak

    Remove the steak from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side until it reaches the desired doneness. Get a good char on both sides.
  4. 4

    Rest and Slice

    Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges. Carne Asada is perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a standalone dish.

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Carne Asada

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 12 min · Total: 27 min · Servings: 14

Ingredients

Carne Asada

  • 7 lb Skirt or Flank Steak
  • 1.155 cup Lime Juice (about 2 limes)
  • 0.875 cup Orange Juice (for sweetness)
  • 7 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 14 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 0.875 cup Cilantro (chopped)
  • 3.5 tsp Ground Cumin
  • 3.5 tsp Chili Powder
  • 3.5 tsp Salt
  • 1.75 tsp Black Pepper
  • 0.875 tsp Cayenne Pepper (optional, for heat)

Instructions

  1. Marinate the Steak — In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Place the steak in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight for best results).
  2. Prepare the Grill — Preheat the grill to high heat. If using charcoal, wait until the coals are ashy and gray.
  3. Grill the Steak — Remove the steak from the marinade and let the excess drip off. Grill for 3-5 minutes per side until it reaches the desired doneness. Get a good char on both sides.
  4. Rest and Slice — Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain to ensure tenderness.
  5. Serve — Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, and lime wedges. Carne Asada is perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a standalone dish.