Carne Asada

Carne Asada

6 Servings
30 min Cook Time
An authentic carne asada recipe featuring tender slices of perfectly seasoned beef. This grilled masterpiece uses a trifecta of citrus juices combined with aromatic spices to create an incredibly flavorful and succulent dish. Perfect for tacos, nachos, burritos, or salads.

Ingredients

skirt steak2 lb, trimmed of excess fat
(907g)
jalapeño1 seeded and minced, seeded and minced
1 seeded and minced
garlic4 cloves, minced
(20g)
fresh cilantro leaves1 cup, chopped
(8g)
orange juice1 juice of 1 orange
(120ml)
lime juice1 juice of 1 lime
(30ml)
lemon juice1 juice of 1 lemon
(30ml)
apple cider vinegar2 tbsp
(30ml)
olive oil0 cup
(80ml)
ground cumin1 tsp
(2g)
kosher salt1 tsp
(6g)
freshly ground black pepper0 tsp
(1g)

Instructions

Step-by-step guide
  1. 1

    In a large glass baking dish whisk together the marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat).

    Timer: 1h
  2. 2

    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 and allow to rest for 5 minutes.

    Timer: 10m
  3. 3

    Slice thinly across the grain and serve.

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