Carne Asada
Lime and orange juice, Mexican spices, cilantro, and spicy jalapeño make this authentic carne asada recipe juicy, tender, and so flavorful!

Ingredients
Instructions
In a blender or small food processor, pulse the garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, chili powder, cumin, and salt.
Place the steak in a zip-top bag or an airtight container and cover with the marinade. Seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours and up to 12 hours (do not marinate longer or the meat will start to break down).
Forty-five minutes prior to cooking, remove the steak from the refrigerator to allow to come to room temperature.
Preheat half of a gas or charcoal grill to high heat (preheating only half will keep the grill from getting *as* hot). Clean the grates if necessary. Place the steak over the heat, cover, and cook until the center reaches 110°F on an instant-read thermometer, turning the steak every few minutes, about 3-5 minutes per side total (that’s 6 to 10 minutes total for the whole steak; DO NOT overcook!). Transfer the steak to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Cut across the grain into very thin strips.
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 1 (of 6)
- Calories
- 259 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 2 g
- Protein Content
- 33 g
- Fat Content
- 12 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 4 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 91 mg
- Fiber Content
- 0.3 g
- Sugar Content
- 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 7 g







