Authentic Carne Asada Recipe
This tender Carne Asada recipe is flavorful and proof that sometimes all you need is a few simple ingredients to make a delicious meal!
Servings : 4 serves
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup Orange juice (no pulp)
- 1/4 cup Olive oil
- 1/4 cup Fresh chopped cilantro
- Juice from 2 limes
- Juice from 1 lemon
- 3 Tablespoons White wine vinegar
- 1 Teaspoon Cumin
- 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 Teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
- 1 Jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 pound Flank steak
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl combine orange juice, olive oil, cilantro, lime juice, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, cumin, salt and pepper, jalapeno, and garlic; whisk until well combined.
- Reserve ⅓ cup of the marinade; cover the rest and refrigerate.
- Combine remaining marinade and steak in a large resealable freezer bag; seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
- Preheat grill to HIGH heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and lightly pat dry with paper towels.
- Add steak to the preheated grill and cook for another 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until desired doneness. Note that flank steak tastes best when cooked to rare or medium rare because it's a lean cut of steak.
- Remove from heat and let rest for 10 minutes. Thinly slice steak against the grain, garnish with reserved cilantro mixture, and serve.
Stovetop Method
- Heat a large cast iron skillet (preferably cast iron grill pan) over high heat until hot. Add steak to the skillet and cook for 6 to 7 minutes per side, or until desired level of doneness.
Notes
WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 6
NET CARBS: 7 grams
Steak Guide to Doneness:
- 125°F to 130°F internal temperature for RARE
- 135°F to 140°F internal temperature for MEDIUM RARE
- 145°F to 150°F internal temperature for MEDIUM to MEDIUM WELL
- 150°F internal temperature for WELL DONE
- The FDA recommends that steak be cooked to an internal temperature of 145°F.
Nutrition
Serving: 4 ounces | Calories: 268 kcal | Carbohydrates: 8 g | Protein: 25 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Cholesterol: 68 mg | Sodium: 257 mg | Potassium: 510 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 4 g | Vitamin A: 143 IU | Vitamin C: 35 mg | Calcium: 46 mg | Iron: 2 mg | Net Carbs: 7 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.