There is no better filling than this tender, juicy, and delicious beef, so if you enjoy tacos, nachos, fries, and burritos (and who doesn’t?!) it’s time to level-up and learn how to make carne asada on the grill.
If you’ve ever ordered fajitas at a restaurant, then you’ve probably eaten skirt steak, but I’ve noticed that many people have never cooked with it at home. Skirt steak is a tender cut of meat that can be found in most grocery stores and is used in a variety of dishes, including fajitas, Chinese dishes, and Carne Asada. I’m going to share some of my favorite cooking tips and tricks with you.
I’m going to share with you my easy, tried-and-true, and incredibly successful recipe for carne asada, which I’ve made numerous times both on the grill and in the slow cooker.
The Best Carne Asada | SAM THE COOKING GUY
How to Make Carne Asada on the Grill 🔗
If you love tacos, nachos and burritos (and who doesn't?!) then it's time to level-up and learn how to make carne Asada on the grill!! There's no better filling then this tender juicy and delicious beef!
Prep: 10min
Serving Size: 1 serving
Nutrition Facts: calories 206 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 24 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 68 mg, Sodium 64 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 2 g, servingSize 1 serving
Ingredients:
- 3 pound flank steak
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 lime
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 teaspoons cilantro
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instruction:
- Place flank steak in large baggie
- Whisk together remaining ingredients
- Pour over steak and let marinate for at least 2 hours
- Preheat grill to medium high heat (around 400 degrees)
- Cook for 8-12 minutes on each side until desired doneness is reached (I suggest cooking to 130 degrees F)
- Remove and let rest for 10-15 minutes
- Slice against the grain to serve
FAQ
How long should you grill carne asada?
Start a charcoal or gas grill. Rub the steak with the crushed garlic. Combine the remaining ingredients. Let the steak sit while you prepare the grill. Grill the steak for 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Cut the steak into slices and serve as soon as possible (hot is best, but warm or room temperature is fine).
Does carne asada need to be grilled?
The same method applies for cooking carne asada indoors on the stovetop if you don’t have access to an outdoor grill: Preheat a large, heavy skillet over high heat (preferably made of cast iron). Cook the meat for 5 to 7 minutes on each side, or until the desired degree of doneness is reached.
Is grilled steak the same as carne asada?
Marinate for at least five hours and up to a day. Heat grill to medium-high. Lightly oil grill grates. Grill for three minutes on each side, then flip. Let carne asada rest for at least ten minutes.