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Carne Asada Marinade Recipe

This is a delicious and easy marinade for carne asada, perfect for grilling.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Marinade Ingredients

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 2 lbs flank steak

Instructions 

  1. In a large bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cilantro.
  2. Place the flank steak in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the steak, seal the bag, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  3. Preheat the grill to high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and discard the marinade.
  4. Grill the steak for 5-7 minutes per side, or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  5. Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain. Serve and enjoy!

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 3mg

Keywords

Grilling
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