I have used this recipe for a number of years, and most often marinate enough steak for a few meals. After the marinade time, the steak can be frozen in meal-sized portions for quick meals later. The flavor of this carne asada is much better, and the meat much more tender, than any I have had in Mexican restaurants. If cut in strips, this meat also works very well for fajitas. Serve with tortillas, Mexican rice, and beans.

Citrus Carne Asada Marinade

onion,

soy sauce

lime juice

lemon juice

orange juice

cilantro, chopped,

chili powder

garlic, crushed

cumin

oregano

coriander seeds

hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)

chipotle pepper

black pepper

white sugar

flank steak

olive oil,

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).


This is my recipe, and I generally  marinate at least 4 lbs. of steak (usually skirt steak) at a time and double the marinade ingredients. One thing that should be mentioned is that the silver skin should be removed from the meat before putting it into the marinade. This helps to make the meat more tender. For my family, this is enough for 4 meals. After 24 hours of marinating, I divide the meat, cilantro, and marinade into 4 freezer bags. This provides us with 4 quick meals that I need to add only refried beans and Mexican corn.  This recipe is one of my family's favorites.

Everyone who wears this - loves it!! I quadruple the recipe and use it as marinade and “extra sauce” for both chicken and beef.

This is awesome. Once I got to marinade mixed up I wanted to drink it. The aroma is mouthwatering. The next time I will add more onion though. One medium onion simply wasn t enough. I used half chicken and half steak. Thank you for the recipe.

It was pretty good my first time making carne asada. I overcooked it a little don't forget that it'll cook a bit while resting.

This was delicious but a bit too heavy on the chile powder for me personally. I will cut it in half next time I make these. Otherwise this was a wonderful meal and even my 5 year old devoured his fajitas.

I only had hours to marinate however it still was delicious. I added just a little more chipotle for a bit more kick. I will make again.

I made this for a Family Reunion and it didn't last long.  Everyone said it was delicious.

citrus carne asada marinade

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 2

Author : judy2304

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