Carne Asada Marinade
This immensely flavorful Carne Asada Marinade will transform your steak into a flavor explosion that can be used in burritos, tacos, or serve on its own with your favorite side dish.
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 249kcal
Equipment
- Grill
- Meat thermometer
- Mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound flank steak or flap steak
Instructions
- Mix all the marinade ingredients in a large bowl.
- Add the steak to the bowl and make sure the marinade covers all of it. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for 24 hours.
- When ready to cook, remove the steak from the refrigerator, take the steak out of the marinade and discard the remaining liquid.
- Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grate.
- Cook steak on the grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Notes
- Don't be tempted to shorten the marinating time. It really needs the full 24 hours to develop the full flavor.
- You can cook the steak on an outdoor grill or on the stovetop inside.
- It's best to get the grill or pan heated to a high heat so the steak gets a nice sear and some char on the outside. That's what really seals in the flavor.
- Slice the meat very thinly in strips for a tender outcome that's easy to chew when it's on a taco.
Nutrition
Calories: 249kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 591mg | Potassium: 544mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1004IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 3mg