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Carne Asada

Delicious Carne Asada Recipe for Perfect Grilled Flank Steak

This carne asada recipe delivers juicy, flavorful grilled beef with a delicious marinade. Perfect for tacos or as a standalone dish.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Flank Steak or Skirt Steak
  • 1/4 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper freshly ground
  • 1 tsp Salt
Serving Ingredients
  • 8 small Corn Tortillas
  • 1 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 cup Onion diced
  • 1 cup Lime Wedges

Equipment

  • grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • tongs
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Marinate the flank steak in olive oil, soy sauce, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, black pepper, and salt for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  3. Grill the marinated steak for about 3-4 minutes on each side until cooked to desired doneness.
  4. Let the steak rest for a few minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
  5. Serve the sliced steak with corn tortillas, chopped cilantro, diced onion, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

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

Notes

For added flavor, consider marinating the steak longer or adding additional spices to the marinade. Always slice against the grain for tenderness.

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