Carne Asada

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Carne Asada

Lime and orange juice, Mexican spices, cilantro, and spicy jalapeño make this authentic carne asada recipe juicy, tender, and so flavorful!

300 kcal /serving 10 min Serves 6 Medium Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 fresh jalapeno (halved, stemmed, and seeded*)
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (including leaves and tender stems)
  • 1 lime (juiced (about 2 tbsp)
  • 1 orange (juiced (about 1/4 cup)
  • 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 2 lb flank or skirt steak

Preparation

Not specified

Cooking

  1. Blend.
  2. In a blender or small food processor, pulse the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
  3. Marinate.
  4. Place the steak in a zip-top bag or an airtight container and cover with the marinade.
  5. Seal and turn to coat.
  6. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours (do not marinate longer or the meat will start to break down).
  7. Warm.
  8. Forty-five minutes prior to cooking, remove the steak from the refrigerator to allow to come to room temperature.
  9. Grill.
  10. Preheat half of a gas or charcoal grill to high heat (preheating only half will keep the grill from getting *as* hot).
  11. Clean the grates if necessary.
  12. Place the steak over the heat, cover, and cook until the center reaches 110°F (45°C) on an instant-read thermometer, turning the steak every few minutes, about 3-5 minutes per side total (that’s 6 to 10 minutes total for the whole steak; DO NOT overcook!).
  13. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes.
  14. Cut across the grain into very thin strips.

Plating & Serving

Not specified

Suggested Sides

Nutrition per Serving

300 Calories
32.5g Protein 28% DV
2.4g Carbs 1% DV
17.2g Fat 22% DV
0.8g Fiber 2% DV
1.0g Sugars
412mg Sodium 27% DV
103mg Cholesterol 29% DV
Diet Type Low Carb
Health Labels Sugar Conscious Keto Friendly Paleo Specific Carbs Dairy Free Gluten Free Wheat Free Egg Free Milk Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Fish Free Shellfish Free Pork Free Crustacean Free Celery Free Mustard Free Sesame Free Lupine Free Mollusk Free Alcohol Free No Sugar Added Sulphite Free Kosher

* Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Recipe Details
Category main
Meal Type Dinner
Tags grilled, comfort-food, quick