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grilled steak

The best Carne Asada Tacos are marinated until juicy and flavorful and then grilled to perfection. Served with fresh toppings, this recipe will quickly become a summer-time family favorite.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 4
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 0.25 cup olive oil or other light oil
  • 0.25 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 orange juiced
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic about 4 cloves
  • 0.25 cup cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 jalapeno finely chopped, remove seeds to reduce heat
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 0.5 teaspoon smoked paprika

Main Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak

For Serving (Optional)

  • tortillas
  • cheese
  • salsa
  • guacamole
  • lettuce

Instructions
 

Marinade & Steak Prep

  • In a large zipper top gallon-sized baggie or a shallow dish with a lid, add the olive oil, soy sauce, juice of the lime, juice of the orange, garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, cumin, salt, pepper, and paprika.
  • Use a fork to combine the marinade ingredients.
  • Add the flank steak to the dish or bag and use the fork to move the steak around in the marinade to coat it well (or close up the bag and massage the marinade into the steak a bit).
  • Cover or close the bag and place the steak in the fridge to marinade for 4 hours or up to 24 hours. Turn the bag or move the steak around in the dish a few times if you remember to make sure it stays evenly covered in the marinade.

Grilling & Serving

  • When you are ready to prepare the carne asada, preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  • Clean and oil the grates (use a cleaning brush and then rub a paper towel dipped in oil on the grates; this helps everything to not stick).
  • Place the steak pieces on the grill and cook for 6 minutes per side, flipping once for medium cooked steak.
  • Remove from the grill and allow the meat to rest for 5 minutes.
  • After the meat has rested, slice it thinly against the grain and serve it however you like best.
  • The meat is great in tacos, on salad, in a burrito, in a Tex-Mex style rice bowl, the possibilities are endless.

Notes

Marinade steak for 4 to 24 hours for best flavor. This extended marinating time is crucial for tender and flavorful carne asada.

Nutrition

Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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