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Carne Asada

Ultimate Carne Asada Recipe: Easy Marinade and Grilling Tips

Discover this flavorful Carne Asada recipe that delivers restaurant-quality results with a simple marinade, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 lbs flank steak
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
Toppings and Sides
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup salsa optional

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons
  • tongs

Method
 

Marinade and Grill
  1. Marinate the flank steak in olive oil, lime juice, garlic, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and oregano for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to high heat.
  3. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for about 5 minutes on each side or until desired doneness is reached.
  4. Let the steak rest for a few minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
  5. Serve in corn tortillas topped with chopped cilantro, diced onion, and salsa if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15g

Notes

Enhance your Carne Asada by personalizing the marinade with additional spices or citrus juice for unique flavor profiles.

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