Description
Juicy carne asada brings Mexican grilling traditions to your table with tender, marinated beef. Sizzling skirt steak delivers bold flavor profiles perfect for tacos, burritos, and weekend gatherings you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (900g) skirt steak or flank steak
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsps soy sauce
- 2 tbsps apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp oregano
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Marinade Preparation: Blend citrus juices, fragrant herbs, and bold spices in a spacious mixing bowl, creating a zesty and complex flavor foundation for the beef.
- Marinating Process: Thoroughly coat the beef in the vibrant liquid mixture, ensuring complete coverage, then securely seal and refrigerate for a minimum of two hours, preferably overnight, to intensify flavor and tenderize the meat.
- Temperature Equalization: Remove the marinated beef from refrigeration 30 minutes prior to cooking, allowing it to reach room temperature for uniform heat distribution during grilling.
- Heat Preparation: Ignite the grill or heavy skillet to high temperature, generating optimal conditions for achieving a perfectly caramelized exterior and succulent interior.
- Grilling Technique: Swiftly cook the marinated beef over intense heat, rotating once to develop a robust charred crust while preserving the meat’s natural juiciness.
- Resting and Slicing: Allow the grilled beef to rest for 5-7 minutes, enabling internal juice redistribution, then slice against the grain into delicate strips, enhancing both texture and visual appeal for serving.
Notes
- Optimize Marinade Intensity: Let beef marinate overnight for maximum flavor penetration, ensuring each bite bursts with zesty citrus and aromatic herb notes.
- Master Perfect Meat Temperature: Allow meat to reach room temperature before grilling, which guarantees even cooking and prevents tough, uneven texture.
- Control Grilling Heat: Use high, direct heat to create a beautiful caramelized exterior while maintaining a juicy, tender interior for premium taste and texture.
- Slice for Superior Texture: Cut meat against the grain into thin strips to enhance tenderness and improve overall eating experience, making each slice more succulent and easy to chew.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg