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Grilled Carne Asada sliced on a cutting board. Pico de Gallo on the side.
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5 from 6 votes

Grilled Carne Asada

This is the best grilled Carne Asada recipe! Tender, flavorful Mexican steak with a vibrant marinade. Perfect for tacos, burritos, and more.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinating1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican/Spanish
Keyword: Carne Asada
Servings: 8
Calories: 248kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds carne asada or skirt steak sliced very thin

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup beef broth
  • juice of 1/2 orange
  • juice of 1 lime
  • 1/4 cup chopped onion
  • 4 ounces diced chilis
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 bunch bunch cilantro stemmed and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon green Tabasco sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground Mexican oregano

Instructions

  • Combine marinade ingredients and place in a Ziplock bag.
    Carne asada marinade ingredients in a plastic bag for grilled carne asada.
  • Add the beef to the bag, separating slices of beef so they get evenly covered. Squeeze out all the air from the bag and seal tightly. Allow to marinate at least 1 hour or up to 8 hours.
    Carne asada beef marinating in a marinade of seasonings, herbs, and vegetables.
  • Heat grill to medium high and place meat on grill for about 1-2 minutes on each side.
    This slices of beef for carne asada cooking on grill.
  • The beef is thin and will cook quickly, remove from grill, slice thinly, and serve on your favorite dishes.
    Grilled Carne Asada meat seasoned and sliced on a cutting board.

Nutrition

Calories: 248kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 409mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 104IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 3mg