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Carne Asada

A flavorful grilled beef dish, marinated and served with fresh toppings, perfect for tacos or as a main course.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro chopped
Toppings
  • 1 cup pico de gallo
  • 1 cup guacamole
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup shredded cheese optional
  • 1 cup corn tortillas for serving

Method
 

Marinate the Steak
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cilantro to create the marinade.
  2. Place the flank steak in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the steak. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Grill the Steak
  1. Preheat the grill to high heat.
  2. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the steak for about 5-7 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
  3. Remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Serve
  1. Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips.
  2. Serve with pico de gallo, guacamole, sour cream, shredded cheese, and warm corn tortillas.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding jalapeños or other spices to the marinade.

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