Chile Carne Asada Recipes

EASY CARNE ASADA MARINADE RECIPE

Steps:

• Whisk all of the ingredients (except for the steak) in a medium sized bowl until well combined.
• Alternatively, you can process the ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.
• To use the marinade, add it to a large sealable bag with the steak and rub it thoroughly into the meat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
• Discard the marinade, then grill the marinated steak on the grill for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. 135 degrees F is medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice it against the grain and serve it up.

EASY CARNE ASADA STEAK WITH CITRUS MARINADE

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine marinade ingredients: soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, lime juice, cilantro, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, chili powder and pepper. Whisk well.
• Place steak in a large flat dish with side - I love using Pyrex glass baking dish with a lid.
• Pour marinade on top and toss steak gently to coat an all sides.
• Cover and refrigerate for 4 - 24 hours. I tried both and both times we had flavorful steak. Of course, longer marinating, more flavor. Don't exceed 24 hours.
• Preheat grill to 500 degrees F or medium-high heat.
• Grill covered for 5 minutes per side for medium rare, longer for more done. Play it by ear and grill like you would steak. Because skirt steak is quite thin, inserting meat thermometer in it while on the grill isn't the best method to check for level of doneness, I found. Instead I like to cut with a knife right on the grill or on the plate.
• To grill indoors, use well seasoned cast iron grill pan.
• Let meat rest covered with foil for 5 minutes to allow juices settle.
• Thinly slice and serve in carne asada tacos with avocado corn salad, Instant Pot rice and beans, or healthy mashed potatoes. Why not!? :)

CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Place the skirt steak in a large glass bowl or resealable plastic bag.
• To make the marinade, add the cilantro, olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, honey, oregano, garlic and serrano chile to a blender. Season with a small pinch of salt and pepper. Blend for 35 to 40 seconds to combine.
• Pour the marinade all over the steak, moving it around to make sure everything is covered. Cover or seal and transfer to the refrigerator and allow to marinate for at least 1 hour, but no more than 6 (too long in the marinade will cause the steak to begin breaking down).
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
• When ready, remove the steak from the marinade, letting the excess drip off. Sprinkle generously with salt and pepper and grill about 4 minutes per side for medium.
• Remove to a cutting board and allow to rest for 5 to 7 minutes. Slice the steak against the grain and serve with the lime wedges.

CHILE CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Rehydrate the dried chiles which will take about 30 minutes and puree.
• Whisk the chile puree, the lime juice and cumin together.
• Rub the mixture on the meat, cover and let it marinate for at least 2 hours, or overnight if you can.
• Bring to room temperature and cook on a medium hot grill to desired doneness.