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Sliced carne asada served on a platter with tortillas, tomatoes, avocado and onions.
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Carne Asada Recipe

This grilled Carne Asada recipe starts with skirt steak soaked in a flavorful citrus and Mexican spiced marinade then grilled to perfection!
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 155kcal
Author: Jocelyn Delk Adams

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ medium onion diced
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 jalapeño chile pepper seeded and minced
  • 1 - 1 ½ pound skirt steak
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For serving: cilantro tortillas, limes, salsa verde, avocado, cotija, etc.

Instructions

  • In a large ziploc bag, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, orange juice, vinegar, sugar, pepper, cumin, onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper.
  • Add the skirt steak to the bag and marinate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  • When ready to grill, liberally season the steak with salt and pepper.
  • Grill the steak covered until it is golden brown, perfectly charred, and tender (cooked to medium rare, or 145°F).
  • To check for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally into the side of the steak, being careful not to touch bone, fat, or the grill.
  • Allow the steak to rest before slicing on a cutting board against the grain.
  • Serve with tortillas and garnishes of your choice and enjoy!

Notes

How to Store and Reheat
    • Fridge: You'll want to wrap it up tight in some plastic wrap or aluminum foil and pop it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • Freezer: You can also freeze it for up to 3 months by wrapping it up super tight in plastic wrap or aluminum foil.
    • Reheating: Just make sure to thaw it in the fridge overnight if you froze it before reheating it. To reheat, you can either fire up a skillet or grill pan on the stovetop and cook it over medium-high heat for a couple of minutes on each side. You can also pop it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 10-15 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 722mg | Potassium: 87mg | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 12.5mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 0.7mg