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Carne Asada

Carne Asada is a flavorful grilled beef dish, typically marinated and served with tortillas and various toppings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak
Toppings
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 cup diced onions
  • 1 cup sliced radishes
  • 1 cup sliced avocados
  • 8 pieces corn tortillas

Method
 

Marinate the Steak
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
  2. Place the flank steak in a large resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
Grill the Steak
  1. Preheat the grill to high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  2. Grill the steak for about 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness is reached.
  3. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve
  1. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
  2. Serve with corn tortillas and your choice of toppings such as cilantro, onions, radishes, and avocado.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños to the marinade or serving with salsa.

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