Carne Asada
A tantalizing carne asada dish with juicy, tender steak marinated in a zesty lime and garlic mixture, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Tortillas, for serving
Instructions
- Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the flank or skirt steak in a large resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it.
- Preheat your grill over high heat.
- Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 3-4 minutes on each side for a medium-rare finish.
- Let the steak rest for a few minutes after grilling.
- Slice the steak thinly against the grain and serve with fresh cilantro, warm tortillas, and favorite toppings!
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavors. A hot grill is essential for best results.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 425mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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