Carne Asada Quite Simply The Best Grilled Skirt Steak Recipe

Jump to Recipe This carne asada is so incredibly flavorful and tender that it’s perfect for tacos, fajitas, burritos, or just enjoy it by itself! A delicious, oil-based marinade creates a citrusy and extra tender piece of beef that is then charred to perfection on a hot grill. This dish is bursting with that classic, authentic Mexican flavor! Easy Carne Asada Carne asada is an extremely popular grilled meat that can be used for a wide variety of meals! This recipe combines the citrus flavors of orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice to create the perfect marinade! Not to mention, my carne asada recipe is ridiculously easy! The marinade is made by simply pouring the ingredients into a bag and mixing it up! This tender, flavorful carne asada is cooked to perfection! One of the most flavorful beef recipes you’ll ever enjoy!

Jump to:Easy Carne Asada 🥘 Ingredients 🔪 How To Make Carne Asada 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes 🥡Storing & Reheating ❓ What Is Carne Asada? ❓ Which Meat Is Best For Carne Asada? ❓ Is Carne Asada Spicy? 😋 More Great Grilled Recipes! 📋 Recipe

🥘 Ingredients These ingredients are simple, staple ingredients and you most likely already have the majority of them! Just don’t forget to pick up some flank steak from the store!

Orange Juice – ¾ cup of orange juice.Olive Oil – ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil.Lime Juice – ¼ cup of lime juice (or the juice from 2 fresh limes).White Vinegar – 3 tablespoons of white vinegar.Lemon Juice – 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (or the juice from 1 fresh lemon).Cilantro – 1 cup of chopped, fresh cilantro.Jalapeno – 1 large, minced jalapeno (if desired, remove the seed for a milder flavor)Garlic – 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.Cumin – 1 teaspoon of cumin.Salt & Pepper – ½ teaspoon of both salt & pepperFlank Steak – 2 pounds of flank steak (or skirt steak). Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients,amounts & instructions! 🔪 How To Make Carne Asada This recipe is so easy, you’ll only spend 20 minutes preparing and cooking as the rest of the time is spent marinating and resting! All you will need is a BBQ grill, knife, and cutting board! This recipe makes 6 servings of approximately ⅓ pound each.

Mix & Marinate The Steak Make the marinade. In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, add ¼ cup of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, ¾ cup of orange juice, 1 cup of cilantro, ½ teaspoon of salt & pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, ¼ cup of olive oil, 1 large jalapeno, and 3 tablespoons of white vinegar. Seal the bag and gently squish it around to combine everything.Marinate the steak. Put the 2 pounds of flank steak into the bag with the marinade and seal it. You want the marinade to be touching all sides of the steak. Place the bag in the refrigerator for 2 hours up to overnight. (*See notes on marinade times). Preheat, Grill & Serve Prepare to grill. Heat your grill to high heat. Remove your flank steak from the bag and discard all remaining marinade (*see note on discarding marinade).Grill. Place your carne asada on the grill and cook for 7-10 minutes per side depending on your desired doneness. (I typically cook for 8 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 7 minutes).Rest and serve. Remove the steak from the heat and set it aside on a plate, tray, or cutting board. Loosely cover the meat with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain to serve. My carne asada recipe would pair exceptionally well with some classic Mexican-inspired side dishes. Try out my restaurant-style Mexican rice and refried black beans! Enjoy! 💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes Brining containers, storage containers, and bowls also work for marinating the skirt steak. Just be sure to cover with the marinade, and turn the meat to ensure even saturation.A minimum of 30 minutes is desired for any marinated meat recipe, although the marinade flavor will not have enough of a chance to permeate your skirt steak in this amount of time. It will still add flavor.24 hours is the maximum amount of time that you want to marinate meat in a citrus or vinegar-based marinade. The marinade will break down the meat fibers over time and you may get an undesirable texture.Both skirt and flank steaks are relatively thin. The key to getting a robust char on the outside while keeping a juicy pink center is to cook the steak quickly over a very HOT grill.With thinner steaks like these, when both sides have a satisfactory char, the center is usually done as well. Don’t play the guessing game, use a meat thermometer to check the center. You are aiming for 130°-140°F (55°-60°C) for medium-rare.Never reuse marinade that has come in contact with raw meat. It can be full of harmful bacteria and should be thrown away after the meat is removed. 🥡Storing & Reheating Place leftover carne asada in a shallow, airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To freeze, wrap the steak tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place it in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. Reheating Carne Asada Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and allow your leftover carne asada to come to room temperature. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Put the carne asada on the baking sheet and bake in the middle of the center rack until the internal temperature reaches 110°F (43°C). *About 30 minutes depending on your steak thickness. For best results, give the leftovers a quick sear in a super hot pan to finish. ❓ What Is Carne Asada? Carne asada refers to beef that has been marinated and then grilled. It is also traditionally sliced into thin strips for serving. ❓ Which Meat Is Best For Carne Asada? Skirt steak or flank steak is the best cut of meat for carne asada because they provide the richest beefy flavor compared to other cuts of meat! These cuts have large amounts of muscle fiber, causing them to be tougher. Letting the meat marinate breaks down those fibers, causing the steak to become much more tender! ❓ Is Carne Asada Spicy? Carne asada can be as spicy (or mild) as you want it to be! The meat itself is not spicy- in fact, all of the heat would come from the marinade. If you want your carne asada to be on the spicier side, then don’t remove the seeds from the jalapeno used in the marinade. On the other hand, if you want your meat to be milder, remove the seeds or omit the jalapeno altogether!

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Carne Asada

This carne asada is so incredibly flavorful and tender that it’s perfect for tacos, fajitas, burritos, or just enjoy it by itself! A delicious, oil-based marinade creates a citrus infused and extra tender piece of beef that is then charred to perfection on a hot grill. This dish is bursting with that classic, authentic Mexican flavor!

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 312kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Marinade & Resting Time 2 hours 10 minutes Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Pin Recipe Share on Facebook Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ¾ cup orange juice▢ ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ¼ cup lime juice (juice from 2 fresh limes)▢ 3 tablespoon white vinegar▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice (juice from 1 fresh lemon)▢ 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) ▢ 1 large jalapeno (minced, seeds removed for milder flavor if desired)▢ 1 tablespoon garlic (minced or crushed)▢ 1 teaspoon cumin▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper▢ 2 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak, flap, hanger steak, or London broil)

InstructionsHold open a gallon-sized Ziploc bag and pour in the lime juice, lemon juice, minced or crushed garlic, orange juice, fresh chopped cilantro, salt, pepper, cumin, extra virgin olive oil, diced jalapeno, and vinegar. Seal the bag and gently squish it around to combine everything.¼ cup lime juice, 2 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 tablespoon garlic, ¾ cup orange juice, 1 cup fresh cilantro, ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper, 1 teaspoon cumin, ¼ cup olive oil, 1 large jalapeno, 3 tablespoon white vinegarPut the steak in the bag with the marinade ingredients and seal it securely. You want the marinade touching all parts of the steak, so squeeze the bag to spread it as needed. Refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours up to overnight. *See notes on marinade times.2 lbs flank steakWhen ready to cook, heat your grill to high heat. Meanwhile, remove your flank steak from the bag and discard any remaining marinade.Place your carne asada on the grill and cook for 7-10 minutes per side depending on your desired doneness. *I typically cook for 8 minutes, flip and cook for an additional 7 minutes.When the steak is ready, remove it from heat and set it aside on a tray, plate, or cutting board. Tent a piece of foil loosely over the top and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain when serving. Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Chef’s KnifeCutting Board Notes Brining containers, storage containers, and bowls also work for marinating the skirt steak. Just be sure to cover with the marinade, and turn to ensure even saturation. A minimum of 30 minutes is desired for any marinated meat recipe, although the marinade flavor will not have enough of a chance to permeate your skirt steak in this amount of time. It will still add flavor. 24 hours is the maximum amount of time that you want to marinate meat in a citrus or vinegar-based marinade. The marinade will break down the meat fibers over time and you may get an undesirable texture. Both skirt and flank steaks are relatively thin. The key to getting a robust char on the outside while keeping a juicy pink center is to cook the steak quickly over a very HOT grill. With thinner steaks like these, when both sides have a satisfactory char, the center is usually done as well. Don’t play the guessing game, use a meat thermometer to check the center. You are aiming for 130°-140°F for medium-rare. Never reuse marinade that has come in contact with raw meat. It can be full of harmful bacteria and should be thrown away after the meat is removed. To store: Place leftover carne asada in a shallow, airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To freeze: Wrap the steak tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place it in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and allow your leftover carne asada to come to room temperature. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Put the carne asada on top and bake on the middle of the center rack until the internal temperature reaches 110°F (43°C) (about 30 minutes depending on your steak thickness). For best results, give the leftovers a quick sear in a super hot pan to finish.

NutritionCalories: 312kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 6g (2%) | Protein: 33g (66%) | Fat: 17g (26%) | Saturated Fat: 5g (31%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 91mg (30%) | Sodium: 277mg (12%) | Potassium: 629mg (18%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 3g (3%) | Vitamin A: 277IU (6%) | Vitamin C: 25mg (30%) | Calcium: 47mg (5%) | Iron: 3mg (17%) Did you try this recipe? Rate it below!I can’t wait to see your results! Mention @bake_it_with_love or tag #bake_it_with_love! Best Mexican Recipes, Carne Asada, skirt steak recipes, steak Course Beef Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main CourseCuisine MexicanAngela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

This carne asada is so incredibly flavorful and tender that it’s perfect for tacos, fajitas, burritos, or just enjoy it by itself! A delicious, oil-based marinade creates a citrusy and extra tender piece of beef that is then charred to perfection on a hot grill. This dish is bursting with that classic, authentic Mexican flavor!

Easy Carne Asada

Carne asada is an extremely popular grilled meat that can be used for a wide variety of meals! This recipe combines the citrus flavors of orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice to create the perfect marinade!

Not to mention, my carne asada recipe is ridiculously easy! The marinade is made by simply pouring the ingredients into a bag and mixing it up!

One of the most flavorful beef recipes you’ll ever enjoy!

🥘 Ingredients

These ingredients are simple, staple ingredients and you most likely already have the majority of them! Just don’t forget to pick up some flank steak from the store!

Orange Juice – ¾ cup of orange juice.Olive Oil – ¼ cup of extra virgin olive oil.Lime Juice – ¼ cup of lime juice (or the juice from 2 fresh limes).White Vinegar – 3 tablespoons of white vinegar.Lemon Juice – 2 tablespoons of lemon juice (or the juice from 1 fresh lemon).Cilantro – 1 cup of chopped, fresh cilantro.Jalapeno – 1 large, minced jalapeno (if desired, remove the seed for a milder flavor)Garlic – 1 tablespoon of minced garlic.Cumin – 1 teaspoon of cumin.Salt & Pepper – ½ teaspoon of both salt & pepperFlank Steak – 2 pounds of flank steak (or skirt steak).

Be sure to see the recipe card below for ingredients,amounts & instructions!

🔪 How To Make Carne Asada

This recipe is so easy, you’ll only spend 20 minutes preparing and cooking as the rest of the time is spent marinating and resting! All you will need is a BBQ grill, knife, and cutting board!

This recipe makes 6 servings of approximately ⅓ pound each.

Mix & Marinate The Steak

Make the marinade. In a gallon-sized Ziploc bag, add ¼ cup of lime juice, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, ¾ cup of orange juice, 1 cup of cilantro, ½ teaspoon of salt & pepper, 1 teaspoon of cumin, ¼ cup of olive oil, 1 large jalapeno, and 3 tablespoons of white vinegar. Seal the bag and gently squish it around to combine everything.Marinate the steak. Put the 2 pounds of flank steak into the bag with the marinade and seal it. You want the marinade to be touching all sides of the steak. Place the bag in the refrigerator for 2 hours up to overnight. (*See notes on marinade times).

Preheat, Grill & Serve

Prepare to grill. Heat your grill to high heat. Remove your flank steak from the bag and discard all remaining marinade (*see note on discarding marinade).Grill. Place your carne asada on the grill and cook for 7-10 minutes per side depending on your desired doneness. (I typically cook for 8 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 7 minutes).Rest and serve. Remove the steak from the heat and set it aside on a plate, tray, or cutting board. Loosely cover the meat with foil and let it rest for 10 minutes. Slice against the grain to serve.

My carne asada recipe would pair exceptionally well with some classic Mexican-inspired side dishes. Try out my restaurant-style Mexican rice and refried black beans! Enjoy!

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

Brining containers, storage containers, and bowls also work for marinating the skirt steak. Just be sure to cover with the marinade, and turn the meat to ensure even saturation.A minimum of 30 minutes is desired for any marinated meat recipe, although the marinade flavor will not have enough of a chance to permeate your skirt steak in this amount of time. It will still add flavor.24 hours is the maximum amount of time that you want to marinate meat in a citrus or vinegar-based marinade. The marinade will break down the meat fibers over time and you may get an undesirable texture.Both skirt and flank steaks are relatively thin. The key to getting a robust char on the outside while keeping a juicy pink center is to cook the steak quickly over a very HOT grill.With thinner steaks like these, when both sides have a satisfactory char, the center is usually done as well. Don’t play the guessing game, use a meat thermometer to check the center. You are aiming for 130°-140°F (55°-60°C) for medium-rare.Never reuse marinade that has come in contact with raw meat. It can be full of harmful bacteria and should be thrown away after the meat is removed.

🥡Storing & Reheating

Place leftover carne asada in a shallow, airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days.

To freeze, wrap the steak tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place it in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating.

Reheating Carne Asada

Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and allow your leftover carne asada to come to room temperature. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet.

Put the carne asada on the baking sheet and bake in the middle of the center rack until the internal temperature reaches 110°F (43°C). *About 30 minutes depending on your steak thickness.

For best results, give the leftovers a quick sear in a super hot pan to finish.

❓ What Is Carne Asada?

Carne asada refers to beef that has been marinated and then grilled. It is also traditionally sliced into thin strips for serving.

❓ Which Meat Is Best For Carne Asada?

Skirt steak or flank steak is the best cut of meat for carne asada because they provide the richest beefy flavor compared to other cuts of meat! These cuts have large amounts of muscle fiber, causing them to be tougher.

Letting the meat marinate breaks down those fibers, causing the steak to become much more tender!

❓ Is Carne Asada Spicy?

Carne asada can be as spicy (or mild) as you want it to be! The meat itself is not spicy- in fact, all of the heat would come from the marinade.

If you want your carne asada to be on the spicier side, then don’t remove the seeds from the jalapeno used in the marinade. On the other hand, if you want your meat to be milder, remove the seeds or omit the jalapeno altogether!

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Carne Asada

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings Calories: 312kcal Prep 5 minutes Cooking 15 minutes Marinade & Resting Time 2 hours 10 minutes Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Angela @ BakeItWithLove.comAngela is an at home chef that developed a passion for all things cooking and baking at a young age in her Grandma’s kitchen. After many years in the food service industry, she now enjoys sharing all of her family favorite recipes and creating tasty dinner and amazing dessert recipes here at Bake It With Love! bakeitwithlove.com/about/

Love This Recipe?Click On A Star To Rate It!

5 from 3 reviews

Carne Asada

Author | Angela

Servings: 6 servings

Calories: 312kcal

Prep 5 minutes

Cooking 15 minutes

Marinade & Resting Time 2 hours 10 minutes

Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients US CustomaryMetric1x2x3x▢ ¾ cup orange juice▢ ¼ cup olive oil (extra virgin)▢ ¼ cup lime juice (juice from 2 fresh limes)▢ 3 tablespoon white vinegar▢ 2 tablespoon lemon juice (juice from 1 fresh lemon)▢ 1 cup fresh cilantro (chopped) ▢ 1 large jalapeno (minced, seeds removed for milder flavor if desired)▢ 1 tablespoon garlic (minced or crushed)▢ 1 teaspoon cumin▢ ½ teaspoon each, salt & pepper▢ 2 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak, flap, hanger steak, or London broil)

Equipment You May NeedBBQ grill (gas, charcoal, pellet, wood)Chef’s KnifeCutting Board

Notes Brining containers, storage containers, and bowls also work for marinating the skirt steak. Just be sure to cover with the marinade, and turn to ensure even saturation. A minimum of 30 minutes is desired for any marinated meat recipe, although the marinade flavor will not have enough of a chance to permeate your skirt steak in this amount of time. It will still add flavor. 24 hours is the maximum amount of time that you want to marinate meat in a citrus or vinegar-based marinade. The marinade will break down the meat fibers over time and you may get an undesirable texture. Both skirt and flank steaks are relatively thin. The key to getting a robust char on the outside while keeping a juicy pink center is to cook the steak quickly over a very HOT grill. With thinner steaks like these, when both sides have a satisfactory char, the center is usually done as well. Don’t play the guessing game, use a meat thermometer to check the center. You are aiming for 130°-140°F for medium-rare. Never reuse marinade that has come in contact with raw meat. It can be full of harmful bacteria and should be thrown away after the meat is removed. To store: Place leftover carne asada in a shallow, airtight container and refrigerate for up to 3 days. To freeze: Wrap the steak tightly in foil or plastic wrap and place it in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge overnight before reheating. To reheat: Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C) and allow your leftover carne asada to come to room temperature. Place a wire rack on a rimmed baking sheet. Put the carne asada on top and bake on the middle of the center rack until the internal temperature reaches 110°F (43°C) (about 30 minutes depending on your steak thickness). For best results, give the leftovers a quick sear in a super hot pan to finish.

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Course Beef Dishes, Dinner Recipes, Main CourseCuisine Mexican

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Easy Carne Asada#

🥘 Ingredients#

🔪 How To Make Carne Asada#

Mix & Marinate The Steak#

Preheat, Grill & Serve#

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes#

🥡Storing & Reheating#

Reheating Carne Asada#

❓ What Is Carne Asada?#

❓ Which Meat Is Best For Carne Asada?#

❓ Is Carne Asada Spicy?#

😋 More Great Grilled Recipes!#

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Carne Asada#

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Easy Carne Asada

🥘 Ingredients

🔪 How To Make Carne Asada

Mix & Marinate The Steak

Preheat, Grill & Serve

💭 Angela’s Tips & Recipe Notes

🥡Storing & Reheating

Reheating Carne Asada

❓ What Is Carne Asada?

❓ Which Meat Is Best For Carne Asada?

❓ Is Carne Asada Spicy?

😋 More Great Grilled Recipes!

📋 Recipe

Carne Asada

Nutrition