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Carne Asada Marinade

Carne Asada Marinade Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 310
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 to 2 pounds flank steak or skirt steak

Method
 

  1. In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, salt, and olive oil.
  2. Place the steak in a dish or bag, pour the marinade over it, turn to coat, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 8 hours.
  3. Heat a grill to high (450 to 500°F). Remove the steak from the marinade, let the excess drip off, and season with salt and pepper. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare (130 to 135°F).
  4. Let the steak rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain and serve with warm tortillas and lime.

Notes

For the best texture, aim for at least 2 hours of marinating but stay under 8. Discard any leftover marinade that touched raw meat; do not reuse it without boiling it first.