This carne asada is bursting with flavor on its own, but I love to use it in place of other meat in some of my favorite Mexican recipes. Try it in these chimichangas, these easy fajitas, or even in a yummy salad. The possibilities for this recipe are endless, so I like to make extra for leftovers because I know I will use it!
What is Carne Asada?
Carne Asada is a thin cut of marinated beef that is grilled and sliced to use in tacos, burritos, nachos, and many other Mexican-inspired dishes. Carne Asada translates as “grilled meat” and is known for how quickly it cooks on the grill at high heat. This recipe is especially delicious because it uses so many different flavors that combined, the taste will knock your socks off! Whenever I make a Mexican meal with carne asada, it is always a crowd favorite. Everyone who eats it loves the marinated flavors and the charred edges of the grilled beef. Because this thinly sliced tender steak is so delicious, it’s the star of every recipe I use it in! Make this meal complete with my refried beans, homemade tortillas, and Mexican rice.
What Ingredients Do I Need to Make Carne Asada?
Carne Asada may seem like it has a lot of ingredients, but it is actually very easy to put together! All you need is the flank steak and the marinade ingredients. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Flank Steak: It’s important to use a high quality meat for carne asada so that it marinates quickly and slices up well when you are ready to eat. You can also use a skirt steak cut of meat. The cut of beef will make or break this dish! Olive Oil: Any kind of oil will work. I prefer olive oil for its nutritional value.Lime Juice: Adding lime creates tender and flavorful meat!Orange Juice: The acid and enzymes from the orange juice help tenderize the steak leaving it very moist.Soy Sauce: I like to use Soy Sauce for its smokey and salty flavor.Garlic: This marinade has a lot of garlic that adds to the flavorful marinade.Oregano: I love using oregano in Mexican dishes, it complements the other spices well.Cumin: A delicious spice used in Mexican cuisine.Chili Powder: This spice is packed with flavor and a hint of heat.Salt: Beef always needs salt to enhance all the flavors happening together.Pepper: The pepper adds a little heat and helps balance out the salt.
How to Make Carne Asada
The best thing about this carne asada recipe is that it’s super easy to make. You just need to allow time for the meat to marinate, but the rest comes together very fast!
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In the Refrigerator: Store the carne asada in an airtight container. Place it in your refrigerator and it will last for up to five days. In the Freezer: Store carne asada in the freezer to use later in things like soups or stews! Once the carne asada has cooled them place it in a sealable bag or any airtight container. Don’t forget to label it with the date! It can stay in your freezer for up to 3 months.To Reheat: To reheat from the refrigerator, simply microwave it or warm it up on a skillet. To reheat the meat from the freezer, thaw in the refrigerator overnight. Then, you can heat it in the microwave, on the stove, or put it in just about any recipe.
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