Carne Asada Marinade

This carne asada marinade is a zesty blend of citrus, olive oil, fresh herbs and jalapeno, all combined to add plenty of flavor to steak. Cook your carne asada on the grill, then serve the meat thinly sliced in tacos, burritos or alongside rice and beans.

Course Main

Cuisine Mexican

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 12

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 22

Servings

Calories 123kcal

Author Sara Welch

Ingredients

1/2 cup orange juice freshly squeezed is best
1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed is best
1 tablespoon garlic minced
1/3 cup olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 jalapeno seeds and ribs removed, then coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 cup cilantro leaves coarsely chopped

Instructions

Place all the ingredients in a large bowl or in a resealable bag. If using a bag, seal the bag and shake to combine. If using a bowl, stir until the ingredients are well blended.
Add up to 2 pounds of steak to the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours, or up to 8-10 hours.
Remove the meat from the marinade. Scrape off any large pieces of cilantro and jalapeno.
Grill or broil the meat as desired, then slice against the grain and serve.

Video

Nutrition