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    Easy Carne Asada

    Published on September 5, 2022 - Updated on January 7, 2023 by Chef Rodney - Leave a Comment - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    carne asada
    This easy carne asada recipe can be made on a grill in on your smoker. Either way this meat is da bomb. Great alone or in tacos or burritos.
     
    carne asada tacos

    I've been dying to make some Carne Asada for some time now. Super easy to make but you need to prepare ahead of time so the meat can sit in the marinade for a minimum of 2 hours but ideally overnight.

    carne asada with pico de gallo

    So what is Carne Asada exactly? Carne Asada is a Mexican dish consisting of beef marinated then grilled and thinly sliced. Flank Steak or Skirt Steak but chuck steak is often used.

    carne asada on grill

    Since these cuts of beef are usually very tough, it is important to let them marinate as long as possible to make them as tender as possible. At least 2 hours but I like to let them go overnight when time permits.

    carne asada with green sauce

    I personally like to use Lawry's Carne Asada Rub but if you don't have any on hand and don't want to buy some you can make your own rub. In a small bowl combine the following ingredients for the rub: ground cumin, garlic powder, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, onion powder, black pepper and cayenne.

    lawry's carne asada rub
    Lawry's Carne Asada Rub

    For more great recipes like this one, I suggest you check these recipes out:

    • Dr. Pepper Flank Steak Tacos

    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Easy Carne Asada recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Flank Steak, Vegetable Oil, Dried Oregano, Salt, Coarse Ground Pepper, Orange Juice, Fresh Lime Juice, Apple Cider Vinegar and Orange Slices.

    🥣 How to make Carne Asada

    In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well.
    Place the steak in a large resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the steak, rubbing to coat all over. Marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours (the longer the better).
    Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Season the steak on both sides with Carne Asada Rub. Let rest for 30 minutes
    GRILL METHOD
    Place the steak directly on the grill grates over high heat. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip the steak, close the lid and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 135˚F or your desired doneness.
    Remove the steak from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin slices against the grain into thin strips.
    SMOKE METHOD
    Set the smoker to 225°F. Place the steak directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 30 minutes.
    Remove the steak from the grill and temporarily cover with foil. Increase the temperature to 450°F.
    Return the steak to the grill grates and sear until the internal temperature of reaches 135°F for medium-rare or your desired doneness, about 2 minutes each side.
    Remove the steak from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin slices against the grain into thin strips.
    ASSEMBLE TACOS
    Place some meat in a tortilla and add your favorite toppings.

    carne asada tacos

    Easy Carne Asada

    This easy carne asada recipe can be made on a grill in on your smoker. Either way this meat is da bomb. Great alone or in tacos or burritos.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Marinate Time 2 hrs
    Total Time 2 hrs 40 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 6
    Calories 256 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Dish
    • BBQ / Grill

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 ½ lbs Flank Steak
    • Carne Asada Dry Rub
    • Tortillas, corn or flour

    Marinade

    • ¼ Cup Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
    • ¾ Cup Orange Juice
    • ¼ Cup Fresh Lime Juice
    • 2 teaspoon Apple Cider Vinegar
    • 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
    • 1 Fresh Jalapeño, finely chopped

    Toppings (Optional)

    • Pico de Gallo
    • Mexican Crema
    • Fresh Cilantro
    • Guacamole
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    Instructions
     

    • In a bowl, combine all the marinade ingredients and mix well.
    • Place the steak in a large resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the steak, rubbing to coat all over. Marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours (the longer the better).
    • Remove the steak from the marinade, discarding the marinade. Season the steak on both sides with Carne Asada Rub. Let rest for 30 minutes

    GRILL METHOD

    • Place the steak directly on the grill grates over high heat. Close the lid and cook for 4-5 minutes. Flip the steak, close the lid and continue to cook until the internal temperature reaches 135˚F or your desired doneness.
    • Remove the steak from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin slices against the grain into thin strips.

    SMOKE METHOD

    • Set the smoker to 225°F. Place the steak directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and smoke for 30 minutes.
    • Remove the steak from the grill and temporarily cover with foil. Increase the temperature to 450°F.
    • Return the steak to the grill grates and sear until the internal temperature of reaches 135°F for medium-rare or your desired doneness, about 2 minutes each side.
    • Remove the steak from grill and let rest for 10 minutes before slicing into thin slices against the grain into thin strips.

    ASSEMBLE TACOS

    • Place some meat in a tortilla and add your favorite toppings.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 256kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 449mgPotassium: 482mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 36mgIron: 2mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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