Authentic Carne Asada Marinade
A flavorful and easy marinade for tender and delicious carne asada, perfect for grilling.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 2 hr 25 min
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lime juice, and soy sauce.
- Add minced garlic, oregano, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, and cayenne pepper (if using). Stir well.
- Stir in chopped cilantro.
- Place your chosen cut of meat (skirt steak or flank steak are recommended) in a resealable bag or shallow dish.
- Pour the marinade over the meat, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, for best flavor.
- Remove meat from marinade and grill to your desired doneness.
Notes
- For a spicier marinade, add more cayenne pepper or a minced jalapeño.
- Ensure you use fresh lime juice for the best citrus flavor.
- This marinade is also excellent for chicken or pork.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup marinade
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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