Carne Asada Recipe
Carne asada that's easy, delicious and flavorful. Proof that a few simple ingredients make for the most flavorful meat. Watch the video above to see how easy it is to make!
Servings: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 limes juiced (about 6 tablespoons juice)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Whisk all of the oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Add the steak to a glass or non-reactive baking tray and pour the marinade on top. Ensure both side of the steak are well coated, cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 to 4 hours. Alternatively, you could marinate in a plastic bag.
- Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Add the carne asada and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for another 5 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the carne asada at an angle against the grain. From there, you can further chop the carne asada into smaller pieces, if you'd like.
Video
Notes
- I think carne asada is best when cooked on an outdoor grill. But if you're without one (as I currently am) this reversible grill/griddle is great for your stovetop.
- Remember to double-check the angle of the grain before cooking. Then, it's easy to determine how to slice against the grain once it's done.
Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 445mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 161IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg