Description
This easy Carne Asada recipe delivers juicy, smoky grilled steak with a citrus-garlic marinade. Perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steak:
- 2 pounds skirt steak, trimmed
For the Marinade:
- 1 jalapeño, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Juice of 1 orange, 1 lime, 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Marinate the Steak: Coat the steak thoroughly, cover, and refrigerate for 1–8 hours.
- Preheat Grill: Heat to high (450°F+).
- Grill the Steak: Cook for 7–10 minutes per side. Use a meat thermometer for doneness.
- Rest & Slice: Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice against the grain.
Notes
- Don’t marinate longer than 8 hours, or the meat may become mushy.
- For an indoor option, cook in a cast-iron skillet over high heat.
- Slice thinly for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 45g