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Authentic Carne Asada Marinade

Close-up of medium-rare sliced steak, showing char marks from grilling, made with Carne asada marinade.
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A simple, traditional marinade recipe that tenderizes and flavors skirt or flank steak for grilling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds skirt steak or flank steak
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)

Instructions

  1. Place the steak in a large, non-reactive dish or a resealable plastic bag.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, pepper, and jalapeño, if using.
  3. Pour the marinade over the steak, making sure the meat is fully coated.
  4. Cover the dish or seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for best flavor.
  5. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  6. Grill the steak over medium-high heat for 4 to 6 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
  7. Let the meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Notes

  • For extra depth, add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce to the marinade mixture.
  • If you prefer a spicier marinade, leave the seeds in the jalapeño or add a dash of chipotle powder.
  • Always pat the steak dry slightly before grilling to achieve a better sear.

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