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.
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.
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.
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.
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📋 Gather your Ingredients
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.
📖 Recipe
Easy Carne Asada
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
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
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.
Jake
This wonderful recipe tops all my Carne Asada recipe that I used to make.