Description
This Carne Asada Recipe is a flavorful and juicy dish that’s perfect for grilling. The marinade infuses the skirt steak with a delicious blend of citrus, garlic, and spices, creating a mouthwatering meal that’s sure to impress.
Ingredients
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Skirt Steak:
- 2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed of excess fat
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
- Prepare the Carne Asada Marinade: In a large glass baking dish, whisk together all marinade ingredients until combined.
- Marinate the Skirt Steak: Add skirt steak to the marinade, turning to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours.
- Grill the Steak: Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Rest and Serve: Remove steaks from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly across the grain and serve.
Notes
- To make this version, we started with a recipe from Tyler Florence and made our own modifications.
- Ask for ‘outside skirt steak’ for best results.
- The longer you marinate the skirt steak, the more tender and flavorful it will be.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 489mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: NA
- Trans Fat: NA
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: NA
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
