Grilled Carne Asada Recipe

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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

Carne Asada Recipe 🔗

A trifecta of citrus juices makes this grilled Carne Asada especially succulent!

Prep: 15min

Total: 90min

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 344 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 32 g, Fat 23 g, Saturated Fat 5 g, Cholesterol 95 mg, Sodium 489 mg, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds skirt steak (trimmed of excess fat)
  • 1 jalapeño (seeded and minced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves (chopped)
  • juice of 1 orange
  • juice of 1 lime
  • juice of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Instruction:

  1. In a large glass baking dish whisk together Carne Asada marinade ingredients (jalapeño through black pepper) until combined. Add skirt steak in a single layer, turning to coat with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, but no longer than 8 hours (longer will begin to break down the meat).
  2. When you're ready to grill: preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat. Grill steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare. Remove steaks and allow to rest for 5 minutes.
  3. Slice thinly across the grain and serve.

FAQ

How long should I grill carne asada?

On the grill, cook the meat for 4 to 8 minutes per side. In the oven, cook the meat for 4 to 6 minutes per side while it is under a high broiler. On the stove, cook the meat for 4 to 8 minutes per side.

Does carne asada need to be grilled?

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.

Is grilled steak the same as carne asada?

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.

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