Marinade for carne asada Recipe
Mexican · Condiment · 10 min total
A zesty and aromatic citrus-based marinade that tenderizes beef and infuses it with bold Mexican flavors, perfect for grilling.
10
min prep
min prep
6
servings
servings
90
kcal/serving
kcal/serving
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh orange juice
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, jalapeño, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the steak in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the steak, turning to coat evenly.
- Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours for more flavor.
- Remove steak from marinade and discard excess marinade. Grill or cook as desired.
Tips
- This marinade works best with flank steak, skirt steak, or sirloin.
- Reserve a small amount of marinade before adding raw meat to use as a finishing sauce, but do not reuse marinade that has touched raw meat.
- Store leftover marinade in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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