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Carne Asada

Name: Carne Asada
Prep time: 12 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 450 g skirt steak; 30 ml lime juice; 40 ml orange juice; 3 cloves, finely grated garlic; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 small, finely minced jalapeño; 15 g, finely chopped cilantro; 15 ml olive oil; 1 tsp fine salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 lime, cut into wedges lime wedges; 5 g cilantro leaves

Carne asada is smoky, juicy, and boldly seasoned, with bright citrus, garlic, and cumin enhancing the rich flavor of grilled skirt steak. Thinly sliced against the grain, it is tender and deeply savory, finished with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.

25 min

2 servings

430 kcal

Mexican

Ingredients

Marinade

450 gskirt steak
30 mllime juice
40 mlorange juice
3 cloves, finely gratedgarlic
1 tspground cumin
1 small, finely mincedjalapeño
15 g, finely choppedcilantro
15 mlolive oil
1 tspfine salt
1/2 tspblack pepper

To serve

1 lime, cut into wedgeslime wedges
5 gcilantro leaves

Instructions

1
Pat the skirt steak dry. In a shallow dish or zip bag, combine the lime juice, orange juice, grated garlic, cumin, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Add the skirt steak and turn to coat well. Marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature while you prepare the grill or pan; because skirt steak is thin, a short marinade is enough and too long can make the surface mushy from the citrus.
2
Preheat a grill, grill pan, or heavy skillet over high heat until very hot. Lift the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Cook for 3-4 minutes on the first side and 2-3 minutes on the second side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. You want deep browning and light charring; if the pan is not hot enough, the meat will steam instead of sear.
3
Transfer the steak to a board and rest for 5 minutes so the juices settle. Slice thinly against the grain at a slight angle; this is essential for tenderness with skirt steak.
4
Arrange the sliced carne asada on a platter, spoon over any resting juices, and finish with cilantro leaves. Serve immediately with lime wedges for squeezing over the top.

Nutrition per serving

430 kcal

Calories

35g

Protein

Carbs

30g

Fat

Fiber

Notes

•For a beginner-friendly result, use a very hot pan and avoid moving the steak too early; it will release naturally once a crust forms.
•If your skirt steak is especially thin, reduce the cooking time by about 1 minute total.
•This recipe is keto-friendly, with only a small amount of citrus juice used for marinade and minimal net carbs per serving.
•Serve with grilled onions, sliced avocado, or a simple lettuce salad to keep the meal low-carb.

Background

Carne asada is a staple across northern Mexico, where beef cookery and open-fire grilling are deeply rooted traditions. The dish is especially associated with communal cookouts, where marinated beef is grilled quickly over high heat and served simply with fresh garnishes and tortillas or accompaniments.

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