Carne Asada Recipe
If you’re in search of a truly authentic Carne Asada recipe – you’ve found it! Grilled Carne Asada not only surpasses expectations in flavor but also in appearance, especially considering how little effort is involved. The experience begins with the marinade, a sensory delight even before the steak hits the grill!
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Servings: 6 people
Ingredients
- 2 pounds skirt steak trimmed of excess fat (see recipe note #2)
Carne Asada Marinade:
- 1 jalapeño seeded and minced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves chopped
- Juice of 1 orange
- Juice of 1 lime
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- In a large glass baking dish, whisk together the Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined.
- Add the skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat – see recipe note #3).
- When ready to grill, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare.
- Remove steaks from the grill and allow them to rest for 5 minutes.
- Slice thinly across the grain and serve.
Notes
- Make sure to trim any excess fat from the skirt steak to avoid flare-ups on the grill.
- Marinating the steak for more than 8 hours can cause the meat to become mushy due to the acidic ingredients in the marinade.
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