Description
Carne Asada marinade is a flavorful blend that enhances the taste of grilled beef by infusing it with a combination of savory and zesty notes
It is designed to tenderize the meat while adding depth and richness to every bite
This marinade brings out a delicious balance of citrus and spices that complements the charred texture of the grilled carne asada beautifully
Ingredients
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
⅓ cup olive oil
¼ cup reduced sodium soy sauce
¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 jalapeno, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 ½ pounds flank steak
Instructions
In a medium bowl, mix together cilantro, olive oil, soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, and 1 teaspoon black pepper; set aside ½ cup of this mixture in the refrigerator for serving later.
Place the flank steak and the remaining cilantro mixture into a gallon-size Ziploc bag or a large bowl; marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard excess liquid.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Pat both sides of the steak dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and pepper to your liking.
Grill the steak, flipping once, until it reaches your preferred level of doneness, about 6 minutes per side for medium rare. Remove from the grill and allow it to rest for 5 minutes.
Slice the steak thinly against the grain and serve with the reserved ½ cup cilantro mixture.
Notes
Carne Asada marinade benefits from resting overnight for deeper flavor
avoid overcooking to keep meat tender
grill on high heat for a nice char
let meat rest before slicing to retain juices
use fresh ingredients for best results
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 12
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 470