PrintAuthentic Carne Asada Marinade
A traditional Mexican marinade for tender, flavorful grilled steak.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 4 hours 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
- Place steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour marinade over steak, coating evenly.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
- Grill steak over medium-high heat for 5-7 minutes per side.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use skirt steak or flank steak for best results.
- For extra spice, add chopped jalapeños.
- Marinate longer for deeper flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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