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Carne Asada with slices on a board.

Texas-Style Carne Asada

Delicious, tender, and loaded with irresistible flavor, authentic Carne Asada is made with a handful of ingredients and a hot grill - that's it!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marinating time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Tex-Mex
Servings 4 servings
Calories 390 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ pounds skirt steak
  • ¼ cup lime juice
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3 - 4 cloves garlic
  • 2 teaspoons cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Char the garlic in the peels in a dry skillet over medium-high heat until it’s browned on all sides. This enhances the flavor and gives the garlic a smoky note.
  • Cool the garlic slightly then peel.
  • Pulse the garlic with the lime juice, olive oil, cumin, Mexican oregano, salt, and pepper until smooth in a food processor or blender.
  • Place the skirt steak in a shallow dish or a resealable plastic bag. Smear the marinade over the skirt steak, ensuring it’s well-coated.
  • Preheat your grill to high heat. Grill the steak for 3-4 minutes per side, or until a digital meat thermometer reads 125°F for medium-rare.
  • Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes. This helps the juices redistribute and keeps the meat tender.
  • Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips and serve. Carne Asada is now ready to be enjoyed!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Temper the steak before grilling. That means let it come to room temperature before grilling so that it grills more evenly.
  • Always let your steak rest after grilling to keep it juicy.
  • If you don’t have a grill, a cast-iron skillet works great for cooking carne asada.
  • Don’t marinate the steak for longer than 12 hours. The lime will break down the meat and could make it mushy.

Nutrition

Serving: 6ouncesCalories: 390kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 37gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 541mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 0.3gVitamin A: 34IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 4mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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