How to Make Delicious Carne Asada - A Step-by-Step Guide

Carne Asada, a traditional Mexican dish, is a flavorful and tender grilled meat that is perfect for a variety of dishes. Whether you're making tacos, burritos, or simply serving it with rice and beans, this delicious carne asada recipe is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Carne Asada is typically made with thinly sliced skirt, flank, or sirloin steak marinaded in a mixture of citrus juices, spices, and herbs before being grilled to perfection. The marinade adds depth of f...

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Ingredients

  • 5 pounds beef skirt steak, thinly sliced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 orange, sliced
  • ⅔ cup orange juice
  • ⅔ cup lime juice
  • ½ cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 lime, sliced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 5 pounds carne asada

  • Place beef in a large resealable plastic bag.
  • Combine water, orange slices, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, lime slices, cilantro, oil, salt, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and cloves in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour marinade on top of beef and seal the bag.
  • Marinate beef in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Grill beef in the preheated grill over direct heat until firm and slightly pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.
  • Nutrition

    179 cal.

    • Total Fat: 10g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 477mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 18g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 309mg