Authentic Carne Asada Marinade
A flavorful and easy marinade for tender, delicious carne asada, perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Total Time: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, cumin, oregano, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using).
- Place your chosen cut of steak (skirt steak or flank steak work well) in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
- Remove steak from marinade and grill to your desired doneness.
Notes
- For a spicier marinade, add more cayenne pepper or a minced jalapeño.
- This marinade is excellent for skirt steak, flank steak, or even chicken.
- Allow the steak to come to room temperature for about 20 minutes before grilling for more even cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup marinade
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg