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Carne Asada 101: Everything You Need to Know
Carne asada means "grilled meat," and stems from a traditional Mexican dish. Learn how to make the best carne asada recipe right here, marinated in lime juice, chilies, and more.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 2h 25m⏳ Prep: 2h 10m🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Meseidy Rivera📖 thepioneerwoman
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
- ●bowl
- ●blender
- ●food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Heat a skillet with 2 tablespoons of oil over medium high heat. Add garlic and ancho chili to the skillet. Cook, stirring often, until fragrant and garlic is lightly browned, 3 to ⏱️ 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool ⏱️ 5 minutes.
garlic, roughly chopped3 cloves
2
In the bowl of a food processor, combine oil mixture, cumin, 1/2 cup cilantro, lime, oregano, salt, and agave in a blender. Process until smooth, about ⏱️ 30 seconds.
3
Place skirt steak in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over skirt steak. Seal bag and shake until evenly coated. Chill ⏱️ 2 hours.
4
Heat grill to high heat, between 450°F - 500°F. Grill the steaks for 3–⏱️ 4 minutes on each side. The steaks will cook to medium-rare. Cut into slices against the grain and serve.
Nutrition Facts
calories
385 Calories
fat Content
29 g
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
4 g
sodium Content
362 mg
protein Content
24 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
74 mg
carbohydrate Content
7 g
saturated Fat Content
7 g
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