Best Cilantro Carne Asada Recipes

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CARNE ASADA AL CILANTRO



Carne Asada al Cilantro image

In this true Mexican carne asada recipe, skirt steak is marinated in a cilantro-beer sauce and grilled (asada) to perfection. Serve with a side of drunken beans and corn tortillas. If preferred, substitute flank steak for the skirt steak.

Provided by gem

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Latin American     Mexican

Time 8h21m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ cup dark Mexican beer
¼ cup avocado oil
½ white onion, cut into large wedges
1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
salt and pepper to taste
2 pounds beef skirt steak

Steps:

  • Combine beer, oil, onion, cilantro, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until cilantro marinade is smooth.
  • Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour cilantro marinade on top. Seal bag and shake to fully cover meat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate with avocado oil. Grill the meat, turning over once, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 336 calories, Carbohydrate 1.5 g, Cholesterol 50.6 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 27.7 g, SaturatedFat 5.4 g, Sodium 97.2 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

CILANTRO CARNE ASADA



Cilantro Carne Asada image

Found this on www.beefitswhatsfordinner.com and it looks easy and mouth-watering. Preparation time includes marinating time.

Provided by Kats Mom

Categories     Steak

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 (8 ounce) beef round tip steaks, cut 1 inch thick
salt (optional)
2/3 cup Italian dressing, prepared
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.6, Fat 28.1, SaturatedFat 8.4, Cholesterol 74.3, Sodium 733.6, Carbohydrate 5.1, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 3.4, Protein 22.6

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