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An easy grilled flank steak is transformed into juicy, tender, and flavorful Carne Asada — with just 5 minutes of prep work! Thanks to a simple Latin American-inspired steak marinade, the charred meat is perfect for salads, tacos, burritos and quesadillas. This is one family-friendly entree that you can enjoy all summer long!
Carne asada translates to “grilled meat,” which gives us a pretty general, blank slate when it comes to crafting an actual recipe.
If you’ve tasted carne asada at your favorite Mexican restaurant, then you probably enjoyed grilled beef that was marinated in a zesty, citrus-based sauce with plenty of Latin American seasoning like cumin, cilantro, and of course, garlic!
I put my own (very easy) twist on a carne asada steak marinade at home, and let me just tell you — it was a BIG hit! After all, I live in a house full of 4 boys — and they’ve never met a taco or a steak that they didn’t love. This is basically the best of both worlds!
When serving “grilled meat,” or carne asada, the quality of your beef is obviously the key to a delicious dish.
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Once you’ve got a high-quality piece of flank steak from your Moink Box, this carne asada recipe comes together so easily!
How do you make a Carne Asada Steak Marinade?
A 4-year-old can whisk together the marinade in about 5 minutes (trust me…we’ve done it), and then you just leave your meat in the refrigerator to soak up all of the delicious flavors.
Our marinade includes:
- lime juice
- orange juice
- olive oil
- salt
- garlic powder
- cumin
So simple, right?! You’ll notice that this marinade is very mild, since I was creating a family-friendly dish that wouldn’t send my kids running from the kitchen with fiery mouths. That said, if you prefer more “kick” to your carne asada, you can add jalapeno or crushed red pepper to the marinade, or just serve individual plates with a garnish of jalapenos and hot sauce.
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Easy Carne Asada
An easy grilled flank steak is transformed into juicy, tender, and flavorful Carne Asada -- with just 5 minutes of prep work!
Ingredients
- 1 1 - 2-lb. flank steak
- ¼ cup orange juice
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground cumin
- Fresh cilantro optional garnish, jalapenos
Instructions
- Place flank steak in a large (9 x 13-inch) baking dish.
- Whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, cumin, and oregano. Pour over steak. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour (or up to 8 hours), turning occasionally.
- Remove steak from marinade. Discard marinade.
GRILL INSTRUCTIONS:
- Prepare a hot fire by piling charcoal on one side of grill, leaving other side empty. (For gas grills, only light one side.) Place food grate on grill. Place steak on lit side of grill. Grill, covered with grill lid, over medium-high heat (350° to 400°) about 20 minutes, flipping halfway through. If you are cooking a smaller flank steak (about 1 lb.), it may only need about 15 minutes on the grill.
- The steak is done when the edges are charred and crispy, and you see some nicely dark searing on the top. Check the temperature in the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer: 115 to 120°F for rare steak, 120 to 125°F for medium-rare steak, 130 to 135°F for medium steak, and 140 to 145°F for medium-well steak.
Let stand 5 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.
OVEN INSTRUCTIONS:
- Heat your broiler to HIGH.
- Place an oven rack a few inches below the broiler. Line a broiler pan with aluminum foil, add the broiling rack, and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place marinated steak on prepared broiler pan. Slide it directly under the broiler.
- Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, flip it over, and broil for another 4 to 6 minutes (8 to 12 minutes total).
- The steak is done when the edges are charred and crispy, and you see some nicely dark searing on the top. Check the temperature in the thickest part with an instant-read thermometer: 115 to 120°F for rare steak, 120 to 125°F for medium-rare steak, 130 to 135°F for medium steak, and 140 to 145°F for medium-well steak.
- Let stand 5 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving.
I feel like this would satisfy both Jesse and I – Jesse will eat anything as long as there’s meat whilst I’m all about the flavours! This marinade sounds perfect!
TOtally! Our whole family loves this one!