Carne Asada Recipe

Learn how to make delicious, restaurant-quality carne asada at home! This recipe is full of flavor and made with simple, fresh ingredients. Perfect for tacos, fajitas, nachos and so much more!

Course dinner

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword carne asada, carne asada recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Marinate Time 1

Total Time 1 17

Servings people

Calories 222kcal

Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

⅓ cup olive oil
3 limes juiced
4 garlic cloves minced
¼ cup fresh cilantro chopped
1 teaspoon cumin powder
¼ teaspoon chili powder
salt and pepper to taste
1 lbs flank steak

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

In a medium glass bowl, whisk together all of the oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Place the steak in a glass baking tray, and pour the marinade over it. Ensure both sides of the steak are well coated. Cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 to 4 hours. You can marinate overnight for even more flavor.
Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Place the carne asada on the grill and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Transfer the steak to a cutting board and allow it to rest for an additional 5 minutes before slicing.
With a sharp knife, cut the carne asada diagonally against the grain. Enjoy!

Notes

The longer you marinate the flank steak, the more tender and flavorful it’ll be. I like to marinate it overnight for the best flavor.
To cook the steak evenly, let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before grilling.
The cooking time may vary depending on the thickness of your steak. You can always use a meat thermometer to check if it’s done.

To Store: Keep the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. I also love using the leftovers for meal prep!

To Freeze: Once cooled, you can store it in a freezer-safe bag or container for up to 3 months.

To Reheat: The best way to reheat this meat is in a skillet on the stovetop until it’s warmed through completely.

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