Authentic Carne Asada

In this authentic carne asada recipe, skirt flank steak is marinated in a fragrant mixture of orange juice, garlic and spices then grilled to perfection. 

One of my fondest memories of a recent trip to Santa Fe was a visit to Cafe Pasqual’s, one of the city’s most beloved restaurants offering traditional New Mexican cuisine. 

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I had just finished a long hike through Slot Canyon so I arrived hungry and ready to dive into the carne asada. Tender, juicy and slightly charred, I immediately began brainstorming how to recreate this dish at home.

What made this carne asada stand out was the hint of ground cloves and warm cumin in the background of the garlicky, citrus marinade. Once the steak hits the grill, the natural sugars in the orange juice create the ultimate char.

Traditionally served with warm corn tortillas, it’s just as delicious on it’s own, with beans or on a salad. The options are endless.

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Authentic Carne Asada

In this authentic carne asada recipe, skirt flank steak is marinated in a fragrant mixture of orange juice, garlic and spices then grilled to perfection. 

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Course: Dinner, Main

Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican

Keyword: beef, grilled, steak

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 8 minutes

Resting Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 18 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 385kcal

Author: Liz DellaCroce

Ingredients

• 24 ounces skirt or flank steak
• 1 orange juiced
• 1 lime juiced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

Instructions

• Place skirt steak in a large resealable plastic bag and add all remaining ingredients. Seal bag then mix around with your hands to ensure beef is evenly coated with the marinade. Place in the refrigerator and marinate for 4 hours or overnight. 
• To cook, preheat grill on high heat. Grill steak 3-4 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes before serving. 

Nutrition Facts

Authentic Carne Asada

Amount Per Serving (5 ounces)

Calories 385 Calories from Fat 198

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 22g 34%

Saturated Fat 5g 25%

Cholesterol 102mg 34%

Sodium 1177mg 49%

Potassium 693mg 20%

Total Carbohydrates 7g 2%

Dietary Fiber 1g 4%

Sugars 3g

Protein 38g 76%

Vitamin A 1.5%

Vitamin C 27.9%

Calcium 6.3%

Iron 18.6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Recipe by The Lemon Bowl // Photography by Alejandro Photography 

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