Description
Indulge in the bold flavors of Carne Asada Steak, a classic Mexican dish that’s sure to impress at any gathering. This recipe features tender flank steak marinated in a zesty blend of citrus juices and spices, promising mouthwatering results every time. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a few hours of marination, you’ll have a delicious meal ready to serve in no time. Elevate your tacos, burritos, or salads with this versatile steak, perfect for family dinners or festive celebrations. Plus, it’s budget-friendly—bringing restaurant-quality flavor to your home kitchen without breaking the bank.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 – 2 pounds flank steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- In a small bowl or bag, mix together spice rub ingredients.
- In a large freezer bag, combine marinade ingredients and add spice mix. Seal with the steak inside and marinate in the fridge for 4-12 hours.
- Before grilling, create a spice rub by mixing remaining spices with olive oil.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat and remove the steak from the marinade.
- Grill each side for about 5-6 minutes until desired doneness is reached (130-135°F for medium rare).
- Let steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing against the grain.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 321
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg