Carne Asada Recipe
This easy carne asada recipe makes the perfect easy steak. Marinated steak is cooked to a tender perfection and can be enjoyed in so many ways! This recipe is simple but the flavors are explosive!
Ingredients
- 1 1/5 lb flank steak
Marinade:
- 3 Tbsp soy sauce
- 3 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup cilantro finely chopped
- 3 Tbsp orange juice
- 2 Tbsp lime juice
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp ground paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade.
- Coat the beef flank in the marinade. Cover tightly and marinate at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Pat the steak dry. Cook 5-6 minutes per side, flipping halfway through cooking.
- Thinly slice the steak against the grain.
- Serve with chimichurri sauce.
Notes
- Cook the steak properly: The key to a delicious asada is cooking the steak well! A grill is best for getting a smokey charr, but you can also use a cast iron pan.
- Be generous with the toppings: Don’t underestimate the power of lime juice and cilantro!
- Cut the steak properly! Cutting the steak into thin strips against the grain will ensure that you have the most tender bite.
- Storage. If you have leftover meat, we recommend storing it separately from the tortillas.
- Reheat. Warm up the meat in a pan until reheated.
- Freeze. Store the meat for longer by freezing it! Freeze cooked meat by adding it to a freezer-safe container and storing it for up to 3 months. Reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight and then reheat in a pan.