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Carne Asada Marinade Recipe

We love carne asada! If you want the meat to be juicy and flavorful, then this simple carne asada marinade is the perfect one to use for it!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marinade Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 6
Author: Lil' Luna

Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • ½ cup cilantro chopped
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Combine olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl.
  • Add steak to the bowl or to a baking dish (with marinade poured over) making sure meat is coated and marinate for 2-3 hours.
  • TO COOK MEAT: Heat grill to medium-high heat and cook meat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Let meat rest on the cutting board for 5 minutes before cutting against the grain.

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Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 68mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 415mg | Vitamin A: 155IU | Vitamin C: 3.2mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 2.1mg