Carne Asada
Carne Asada is marinated sirloin or flank steak that is grilled and served sliced thin. Great for tacos or to pair with rice. A Mexican favorite that you can make so easy in your own backyard!
As far as I am concerned, every night should be taco night and if you can make them on the grill, even better! This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights and uses a budget friendly cut of steak that makes a great dinner.
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How to Make Carne Asada:
Mix up the Marinade:
- Olive Oil
- Soy Sauce
- Lime Juice
- Orange Juice
- Brown Sugar
- Granulated Garlic
- Ground Cumin
- Smoked Paprika
- Tenderize sirloin steak or flank steak with a meat tenderizer or sharp knife.
- Pour marinade over steak and tenderize, once more. This will get the marinade flavors down into your steak.
- Set aside and prepare a grill fire to about 300° using hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
- Place steak over direct fire to sear about 3 minutes. Top with remaining marinade and close the grill.
- Cook for about 8 – 10 minutes or until steak reaches desired doneness. Check internal temperature with a digital meat thermometer.
- Remove from grill and allow to rest 10 minutes before slicing thin.
- Garnish with cilantro.
- Serve with warm flour tortillas and your favorite Tex-Mex toppings.
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES FOR CARNE ASADA:
- Rare: 130°
- Medium Rare: 140°
- Medium: 155°
- Well Done: 165°
Carne Asada is a staple at Mexican restaurants and is really simple to make for your next taco night. The marinade gives the steaks incredible flavor and is sure to be a hit with the whole family.
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- Sour Cream
- Shredded Cheese
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Jalapeños
- Cilantro
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Carne Asada
Ingredients
- 2 pounds sirloin steak
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Pat sirloin steak with paper towels to dry. Cut steak in half if it is large.
- Tenderize with a meat tenderizer or sharp knife.
- Mix marinade together by combining olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, brown sugar, garlic, cumin and smoked paprika.
- Pour over steak and tenderize once more.
- Set steak aside while you prepare a grill fire to about 300° with hickory or oak for smoke flavor.
- Place steak over direct fire and sear for 3 - 5 minutes. Move to indirect heat and top with remaining marinade.
- Close the grill lid and continue to cook until steak reaches desired doneness using a meat thermometer to check internal temperature.
- Remove from grill and set aside 10 minutes before slicing thin.
- Top with chopped cilantro and serve with warm flour tortillas and your favorite toppings.
Notes
- Rare: 130°
- Medium Rare: 140°
- Medium: 155°
- Well Done: 165°
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