Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade Recipe
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Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

By: Lisa Arlotti  
"I've tried many marinade recipes for carne asada and this is our family favorite!"

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What to Drink?

Wine Syrah
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
1 Day 40 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 cups marinade
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 cup lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup lime juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle pepper
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 3 pounds flank steak

Directions

  1. Combine the orange, lemon, and lime juice in a large glass or ceramic bowl along with the garlic, soy sauce, chipotle pepper, chili power, ground cumin, paprika, dried oregano, black pepper, and cilantro. Slowly whisk in the olive oil until marinade is well combined. Remove one cup of the marinade and place in a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for use after the meat is cooked.
  2. Place the flank steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound the steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. After pounding, poke steak all over with a fork. Add the meat to the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
  4. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium rare. Discard used marinade. Remove meat from heat and slice across the grain.
  5. Pour the one cup of reserved, unused marinade over the hot meat and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 207 | Total Fat: 14g | Cholesterol: 25mg

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Reviewed on Jul. 7, 2009 by Donna 
Ok, so initially (upon first bite) I was taken aback by the overpowering citrus flavor. As I... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2009 by NorCal*Mom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
this was fabulous. I did it it in the crock pot and the meat was like butter!! delicious!! MORE
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Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2009 by lvmy2girls 
Thanks Lisa for sumitting this recipe.The meat came out juicy, flavouful and tender,this... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 2, 2009 by MABB Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
I could not find canned chipotle peppers, so I substituted 1 tsp. Tabasco Chipotle Sauce. I... MORE
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Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2009 by calimomof4 
Wow, this recipe is amazing! It is quickly becoming a weekend staple in our house. Very... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2009 by mma 
Great flavor. I used chipolte peppers in adobe sauce, I don't know if that made a difference... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by Sandy Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This is so similar to a fajita marinade from the Food Network. It is wonderful for fajitas.... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 11, 2010 by merri 
followed everything but left out the cilantro, I hate the stuff! Made on the grill and it was... MORE
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Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2009 by Jenna 
We loved it! The only thing I would add is more crushed red pepper to get a bit more kick. MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 2, 2009 by GGGHRS 
this was awseome i tweeked it a bit here and there but overall easy and so flavorful.... MORE

 
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