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Carne Asada Recipe

Sliced grilled carne asada with a browned crust and pink center on a wooden board
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This grilled Carne Asada recipe starts with skirt steak soaked in a flavorful citrus and Mexican spiced marinade then grilled to perfection!

Ingredients

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  • ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup soy sauce
  • ⅓ cup fresh lime juice
  • ¼ cup finely chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ medium onion (diced)
  • 4 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 1 jalapeño chile pepper (seeded and minced)
  • 1 – 1 ½ pound skirt steak
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For serving: cilantro (tortillas, limes, salsa verde, avocado, cotija, etc.)

Instructions

  1. In a large ziploc bag, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, orange juice, vinegar, sugar, pepper, cumin, onion, garlic, and jalapeño pepper.
  2. Add the skirt steak to the bag and marinate overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  3. When ready to grill, liberally season the steak with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the steak covered until it is golden brown, perfectly charred, and tender (cooked to medium rare, or 145°F).
  5. To check for doneness, insert an instant-read thermometer horizontally into the side of the steak, being careful not to touch bone, fat, or the grill.
  6. Allow the steak to rest before slicing on a cutting board against the grain.
  7. Serve with tortillas and garnishes of your choice and enjoy!

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