Best Carne Asada Marinade
Indulge in the mouthwatering taste of Flat Iron Steak Carne Asada, a dish that promises to impress! This dish transforms any meal into a flavorful fiesta!
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 883kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 lb flat iron steak
Marinade Ingredients
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 large lime juiced
- ¼ cup orange juice freshly squeezed
- 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 1 medium onion diced
- ½ cup cilantro finely chopped, about one brunch
- 4 cloves garlic finely chopped
- 1 medium jalapeno pepper finely chopped
- 2-3 teaspoons sea salt or to taste
- 2 teaspoons chili powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a big glass dish, start by whisking together all the marinade ingredients. Give it a taste and feel free to add a little more salt if you think it needs it!
- Next, add your flat iron steaks to the dish and make sure each side is nicely coated in the marinade. Cover it up and let those flavors soak in for at least 4 hours, or better yet, overnight in the fridge.
- When you’re ready to fire up the grill, let the steaks sit out at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes. Then, grill them over high heat until they’re beautifully charred on the outside and cooked to a juicy medium-rare (130-135°F) or medium (140-145°F)—about 5 minutes on each side should do the trick. Just be careful not to overcook them!
- Once they’re done, take the steaks off the grill and let them rest for a few minutes. When you’re ready to serve, slice the steaks against the grain and enjoy them with warm tortillas or rice, some delicious guacamole with jalapeno (or sliced avocados), salsa with fresh tomatoes, fresh lime wedges, cilantro, and grilled bell peppers with red onion. Enjoy with Mango Dragonfruit Refresher!
Notes
- Marinate for maximum flavor: Allow your meat to marinate for at least 4 hours or ideally overnight. The longer it marinates, the better the flavors will develop.
- Bring meat to room temperature: Before grilling, let the marinated steaks sit at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes. This helps ensure even cooking.
- Preheat the grill: Make sure your grill is preheated to high heat. This will create a nice sear on the outside while keeping the inside juicy.
Nutrition
Calories: 883kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 67g | Fat: 63g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 34g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 2254mg | Potassium: 1252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 907IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 9mg