Unbelievably Delicious Carne Asada Marinade: Lisa’s Top

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Additional Time:
1 day 10 mins
Total Time:
1 day 40 mins
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • ¾cuporange juice

  • ½cuplemon juice

  • cuplime juice

  • 1bunchfresh cilantro, chopped

  • ½cupsoy sauce

  • 4clovesgarlic, minced

  • 1tablespoonchili powder

  • 1tablespoonground cumin

  • 1tablespoonground paprika

  • 1tablespoonground black pepper

  • 1teaspoonfinely chopped canned chipotle pepper

  • 1teaspoondried oregano

  • ½cupolive oil

  • 3poundsflank steak

Cooking Directions

  1. Combine orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice for marinade in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano; stir to combine.

  2. Slowly whisk in olive oil until well combined. Remove 1 cup of the marinade and place in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for use after the steak is cooked.

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  3. Place steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch.

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  4. After pounding, poke steak all over with a fork. Place steak in the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.

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  5. When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

  6. Remove steak from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.

  7. Cook steak on the preheated grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.

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  8. Remove steak from grill and slice across the grain.

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  9. Place on a serving platter and pour the reserved, unused marinade over top. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories207
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
14g
18%
Saturated Fat
3g
16%
Cholesterol
25mg
8%
Sodium
640mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
2%
Dietary Fiber
1g
4%
Total Sugars
2g
Protein
15g
30%
Vitamin C
17mg
19%
Calcium
31mg
2%
Iron
2mg
12%
Potassium
309mg
7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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