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Thinly sliced grilled carne asada on a serving platter.
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Grilled Carne Asada

Grilled Carne Asada is marinated in a medley of incredible flavors including orange juice, lime juice, garlic, jalapeños, maple syrup, and ground cumin.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinating Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: easy mexican dishes, grilled flank steak, how to make carne asada
Servings: 6
Calories: 288kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients, except the steak, in a large bowl, and whisk well to dissolve the sugar and salt.
  • Place the steak in the marinade, cover, and let it marinate in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight.
    (Or pour the marinade in a large zip-top bag, add the steak, and seal. Marinate in the fridge as directed.)
  • Preheat a grill to medium-high heat.
  • Take the marinated steak out of the bowl, and lightly pat dry with paper towels. Place the steak on the preheated grill grates.
  • Cook the steak on the grill for 3 to 5 minutes per side, or until internal temperature of the steak registers at 130˚F to 135˚F for medium rare, or around 145˚F for medium.
  • Transfer the grilled steak to a cutting board, tent with foil, and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
  • Slice the steak thinly against the grain; serve warm with your favorite sauces and sides.

Notes

Optional Sauce for Serving: This grilled carne asada is already flavorful, but if you like, whip up this tasty sauce to go with it:
  • Whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, and 2 cloves garlic, minced. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Drizzle the sauce over the meat and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 1251mg | Potassium: 636mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 327IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 3mg