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 mins
Cook Time12 minutes mins
Marinate Time3 hours hrs
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Grilled Carne Asada
Servings: 6 servings
- 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
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.
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