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Carne Asada

A flavorful grilled beef dish marinated in citrus and spices, perfect for tacos or as a main course.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
To Serve
  • 8 small corn tortillas
  • 1 cup onion diced
  • 1 cup cilantro chopped
  • 1 lime cut into wedges

Method
 

Marinate the Steak
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cilantro.
  2. Place the flank steak in a resealable plastic bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours.
Grill the Steak
  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the steak for about 5 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  3. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.
Serve
  1. Warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 30 seconds on each side.
  2. Serve the sliced steak on the tortillas topped with diced onion, chopped cilantro, and lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding jalape?os or avocado as toppings.

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