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Carne Asada

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Mexican

Carne Asada

A weekend grill dish. Marinate in the morning, cook it fast and hot in the evening.

Slice against the grain — with skirt steak this matters more than almost anything else you do to it.

WEEKEND15 min prep / 10 min cook
Low-carbPaleoGluten-free

Nutrition

for 4 servings

2284

Calories

216g

Protein

36g

Carbs

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Ingredients

4 servings
  • 2 lb skirt steak
  • 3 limes, juiced
  • 1 orange, juiced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 3 tbsp olive oil

Method

  1. 1. Whisk citrus juices, garlic, cilantro, and olive oil together for the marinade.~5 min
  2. 2. Marinate steak at least 2 hours, or overnight in the fridge.
  3. 3. Grill or sear over very high heat, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare.~6 min
  4. 4. Rest 5 minutes, then slice thin against the grain.~5 min

Complete the Meal

Pairs well with a cold Mexican lager or a glass of red wine.