Carne Asada

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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 304kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Flank steak
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1 Orange juiced
  • 1/2 Jalapeño pepper minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 4 Soft taco shells optional
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Instructions

  • Season both sides of the steak well with salt and pepper. In a bowl mix together the remaining ingredients (except for the taco shells) and submerge the steak. Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Marinate the steak overnight or for at least 30 minutes. (The longer you marinate the more flavor will be infused into the meat) (Remove the steak from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking)
  • Preheat the grill on medium heat.
  • Cook steak to desired doneness (see below) using a thermometer.
  • Let the steak rest for 3 - 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • Grill the soft taco shells (if using) on each side for 20 - 30 seconds. Serve with the sliced steak.

Notes

Steak Internal Temperatures:
  • Rare: 115 - 120 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 125 - 130 degrees F
  • Medium: 135 - 140 degrees F
  • Medium Well: 145 - 150 degrees F
  • Well Done: 160 degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 525mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 360IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 64mg | Iron: 3mg

Carne Asada

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 304 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb Flank steak
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Lime juiced
  • 1 Orange juiced
  • 1/2 Jalapeño pepper minced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tbsp Extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tsp Chili powder
  • 1 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Dried oregano
  • 4 Soft taco shells optional

Instructions
 

  • Season both sides of the steak well with salt and pepper. In a bowl mix together the remaining ingredients (except for the taco shells) and submerge the steak. Cover with plastic wrap.
  • Marinate the steak overnight or for at least 30 minutes. (The longer you marinate the more flavor will be infused into the meat) (Remove the steak from the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking)
  • Preheat the grill on medium heat.
  • Cook steak to desired doneness (see below) using a thermometer.
  • Let the steak rest for 3 - 5 minutes before slicing against the grain.
  • Grill the soft taco shells (if using) on each side for 20 - 30 seconds. Serve with the sliced steak.

Notes

Steak Internal Temperatures:
  • Rare: 115 - 120 degrees F
  • Medium Rare: 125 - 130 degrees F
  • Medium: 135 - 140 degrees F
  • Medium Well: 145 - 150 degrees F
  • Well Done: 160 degrees F

Nutrition

Calories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 103mgPotassium: 525mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 360IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 3mg
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