Easy Carne Asada Recipe
This Easy Carne Asada recipe is the one I rely on all summer long. It’s zesty, garlicky, and perfect for loading into tortillas with all the toppings.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 336kcal
Ingredients
- 1 orange zested
- ¾ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 1 lime zested
- ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup light soy sauce
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bunch cilantro chopped
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 3 ½ teaspoons kosher salt divided
- 2 pounds flank steak or use skirt steak
Instructions
Make the Marinade:
- Add the orange zest and juice, lime zest and juice, olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, 1 ½ teaspoons of kosher salt into a bowl and mix well to combine.
Prepare the Meat:
- Layout the meat on a cutting board or platter. Season both sides with 2 teaspoons of kosher salt and pat in the salt.
- Add the steak into a large ziplock bag or deep casserole dish.
- Pour the marinade on top of the steaks and stir and flip around to coat. Seal the bag or cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2-4 hours or up to 24 hours.
Cook the Meat
- Preheat the grill to high heat (400-450F). Add the steak to the grill. Let it sit there for a couple minutes and then flip. Repeat the flip every couple of minutes. This will achieve a more even cook with less graying.
- Cook and flip every couple of minutes until you reach about 5° under your desired doneness. Your meat will continue to cook with some carryover heat and raise about 5° as it rests. Remove and let rest for 10 minutes. Slice AGAINST the grain.
- Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings!
Notes
- Let the steak marinate for at least 2-4 hours to allow the flavors to fully penetrate the meat. You can marinate for up to 24 hours in advance for maximum flavor.
- Cut the steak against the grain in thin slices for the most tender results.
- For best results, use freshly squeezed lime and orange juice in your carne asada marinade.
- Cooking temperatures:
- Rare: 125°
- Medium rare: 135°
- Medium: 145°
- Medium well: 150°
- Well: 160°
Nutrition
Calories: 336kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 35g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1981mg | Potassium: 733mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 813IU | Vitamin C: 35mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 4mg