Best Carne Asada Al Cilantro Recipes

AUTHENTIC CARNE ASADA + STREET TACOS

Steps:

• In a large shallow bowl or casserole dish, combine the marinade ingredients: lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, chopped cilantro, garlic, chili powder, cumin, and salt. Place Flank Steak into the marinade and turn several times to coat.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 6 hours and preferably overnight. Turn the steak once while marinating.
• Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Place marinated steak onto the hot grill and cook 3-5 minutes per side, flipping once or until the steak has reached the desired doneness (145˚F for medium-rare and 160˚F for medium doneness).
• Remove from the grill, tent with foil, and rest 5-10 minutes then thinly slice against the grain.

CILANTRO CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Combine marinade ingredients in small bowl.
• Place beef steaks and marinade in food-safe plastic bag; turn steaks to coat.
• Close bag securely and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour.
• Remove steaks from marinade; discard marinade.
• Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals.
• Grill, covered, 11 to 13 minutes for medium rare doneness, turning once. (Do not overcook.).
• Season with salt, as desired.
• OPTIONAL TOPPINGS: Chopped fresh cilantro, chopped tomato, sliced avocado, dairy sour cream.

CITRUS CARNE ASADA MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine onion, soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, hot sauce, chipotle pepper, black pepper, and sugar in a 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag. Add steak and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, turning and massaging meat frequently, for up to 24 hours.
• Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add steak and marinade. Cook steak until medium-rare to medium, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 140 degrees F (54 to 60 degrees C).