Description
Carne Asada is a vibrant and flavorful grilled beef dish that embodies the essence of Mexican cuisine. This recipe features high-quality flank or skirt steak marinated in a zesty blend of fresh lime juice, garlic, and spices, resulting in tender, juicy meat bursting with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, minced garlic, cilantro, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the steak in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400°F).
- Remove steak from the marinade and grill for 4-7 minutes on each side until desired doneness (medium rare: 135°F).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 80mg