Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

This popular carne asada recipe includes a delicious spicy citrus and soy marinade to ensure the steak is juicy and tender when it comes off the grill.

Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
10 min
Total Time
1480 min
Servings
12

Instructions

  1. 1

    {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Combine orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice for marinade in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano; stir to combine.'}

  2. 2

    {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Slowly whisk in olive oil until well combined. Remove 1 cup of the marinade and place in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for use after the steak is cooked.'}

  3. 3

    {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Place steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.'}

  4. 4

    {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'After pounding, poke steak all over with a fork. Place steak in the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.'}

  5. 5

    {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.'}

  6. 6

    {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Remove steak from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.'}

  7. 7

    {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Cook steak on the preheated grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.'}

  8. 8

    {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Remove steak from grill and slice across the grain.'}

  9. 9

    {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Place on a serving platter and pour the reserved, unused marinade over top. Serve immediately.'}

Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)

207
Calories
15 g
Protein
6 g
Carbs
14 g
Fat
1 g
Fiber
640 mg
Sodium

Tags

publisher-tested
Source: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/186691/lisas-favorite-carne-asada-marinade/
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