Description
Experience a burst of flavor with this Grilled Carne Asada, a dish that turns any meal into a festive occasion. Marinated flank steak is grilled to perfection, offering juicy tenderness complemented by fresh ingredients like lime and cilantro. Ideal for gatherings or cozy dinners, this recipe brings friends and family together around the table, celebrating the joy of good food.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ lbs flank steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- ½ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, diced (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine lime juice, minced garlic, chopped cilantro, diced jalapeño, and olive oil.
- Tenderize Flank Steak: Use a meat mallet to pound the flank steak until it's about 1 inch thick for maximum tenderness.
- Marinate: Place the steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (overnight for best results).
- Preheat Grill: Heat your grill to medium-high (around 400°F/200°C).
- Grill the Steak: Remove the steak from the marinade and discard excess marinade. Grill for about 5-7 minutes per side until desired doneness (medium-rare is ideal at 135°F/57°C).
- Rest and Slice: Let the steak rest for 5 minutes before slicing against the grain into thin strips.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz (113g)
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 75mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg