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Grilled Carne Asada

Grilled Carne Asada is such a tender, juicy and delicious way to cook to a beef steak. Great for street tacos, burritos, and burrito bowls too! However you serve, this tasty beef recipe is certain to be one of your new favorite Mexican dishes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time12 minutes
Marinate Time3 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Grilled Carne Asada
Servings: 6 servings
Author: Jen CIncyshopper

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup Vegetable Oil
  • 3 Lime Juice Juice of 3 limes
  • 1/2 cup Cilantro chopped
  • 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
  • 1 tbsp minced Garlic
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
  • 2 lb Flank Steak

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine vegetable oil, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, paprika and vinegar.
  • Stir until well mixed.
  • Pierce flank steak with a fork on both sides.
  • Place steak in bowl and turn to coat both sides.
  • Cover allow steak to marinate for at least 3 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
  • Cook meat for 6 minutes on each side.
  • Let meat rest for about 5 minutes.
  • Slice meat against the grain.

Nutrition

Calories: 218kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 82mg | Potassium: 565mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 153IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 3mg