authentic carne asada

Authentic Mexican Carne Asada -  Grilled steak, arrachera, or skirt, which has been marinated with lime and garlic and then quickly cooked over high heat served with a stack of hot tortillas and a bold salsa.

Mexican Carne Asada Recipe

skirt steak

limes

garlic cloves

salt

corn tortillas

LIME GARLIC MARINADE

Start with a small bowl

Mince the garlic and add to the bowl

Squeeze the juice from 8 limes into the bowl

Add the salt and mix with a fork

SKIRT STEAK

Trim the meat of any excess silver membrane

Place the skirt steak in a tray and pour half the marinade over it

Flip the skirt and pour the other half of the marinade over it

Let the meat marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator

Bring the meat to room temperature before grilling

Once the meat is marinated, start the charcoal

When the coals are at their hottest grill the meat for about 7 or 8 minutes on each side

Rest the meat for a few minutes before serving

SPRING ONIONS

Once the coals are going place the spring onions on the grill.

Move them to the side of the grill when you are ready to cook the meat.

Quick-Seared Carne Asada Recipe -  An easy, authentic carne asada marinade and quick-searing skillet recipe. Flavorful, juicy steak is perfect for making carne asada tacos or enjoying with fresh veggies as a low carb dish!

Quick-Seared Carne Asada Recipe

lime juice

brown sugar, (packed)

cilantro leaves, (packed)

olive oil, (divided)

fish sauce

ancho chile powder

garlic, (peeled)

habanero pepper, (stem removed)

cumin

Use a fork to poke holes in the skirt steak, covering both sides.

Place the lime juice, brown sugar, cilantro, 2 tablespoons olive oil, fish sauce, ancho chili powder, garlic, habanero, cumin and salt in the food processor. Puree until smooth.

Place the skirt steak in a large zip bag. Pour the marinade over the steak. Zip the bag and shake to coat the steak on all sides. Let the steak rest at room temperature for at least 15 minutes.

Heat an extra large skillet over high heat. Add the remaining tablespoon olive oil to the skillet. Once hot, sear the steak for 3 minutes per side. Let the steak rest for at least 5 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips.

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Quick-Seared Carne Asada Recipe -  An easy, authentic carne asada marinade and quick-searing skillet recipe. Flavorful, juicy steak is perfect for making carne asada tacos or enjoying with fresh veggies as a low carb dish!

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