Description
Carne Asada is a mouthwatering Mexican dish that features marinated and grilled beef, known for its vibrant flavors and tender texture. This easy-to-follow recipe allows you to create a succulent carne asada at home in under an hour, making it perfect for weeknight dinners or summer barbecues. With fresh ingredients like lime juice, garlic, and cilantro, the marinade infuses the steak with rich flavors that will impress your family and friends. Serve it in soft tortillas for tacos, alongside rice or grilled vegetables, or simply enjoy it on its own. Your culinary adventure awaits!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, cilantro, cumin powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour marinade over it and let it sit for at least one hour (or overnight).
- Preheat grill to high heat (450°F/232°C).
- Grill the marinated steak for about 5-7 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Allow the steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Serve with tortillas or your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak portion (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg