Carne Asada

Fire up the grill and treat your taste buds to the bold, zesty flavors of traditional Carne Asada! This classic Mexican dish features tender flank steak marinated in a vibrant blend of lime and orange juices, savory soy sauce, fragrant cilantro, and a touch of heat from minced jalapeño. The addition of garlic, cumin, and chili powder infuses the meat with depth and spice, while the olive oil ensures a juicy, melt-in-your-mouth texture. Perfectly grilled to smoky perfection in just 15 minutes, this steak is sliced thin against the grain to maximize tenderness. Serve it with warm tortillas, fresh salsa, or a side of zesty rice for a show-stopping meal that’s ready to impress. Ideal for backyard barbecues or weeknight dinners, this Carne Asada recipe is your go-to for bold, restaurant-quality flavor made from scratch.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:15 mins

Total Time:25 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Flank steak
• 0.5 cup Lime juice
• 0.25 cup Orange juice
• 0.25 cup Soy sauce
• 0.25 cup Olive oil
• 0.5 cup Cilantro, chopped
• 4 cloves Garlic, minced
• 1 Jalapeño, minced
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.

Step 2

Place the flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag or dish and pour the marinade over the steak. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill or a grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Remove the steak from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.

Step 5

Place the steak on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the meat reaches your desired level of doneness.

Step 6

Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Slice the steak thinly against the grain and serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1373.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2871.9

Total Fat 186.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 54.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.0g
Cholesterol 825.5mg	0%
Sodium 8100.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 33.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 7.1g	0%
Total Sugars 9.4g
Protein 274.7g	0%

Vitamin D 36.3IU	0%
Calcium 205.4mg	0%
Iron 28.4mg	0%
Potassium 3558.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 57.6%

Protein: 37.8%

Carbs: 4.6%