Simple Carne Asada Marinade
June 3, 2026 • 0 comments
Looking for a flavorful meal for the grill? This Carne Asada recipe from "Downshiftology" is one of our favorite ways to prepare flank steak. The bright citrus marinade creates a tender, flavorful steak that's perfect for tacos, rice bowls, salads, or serving alongside your favorite summer sides.
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Ingredients
- (1 ½ lbs) Beef Flank Steak
- (⅓ cup) Olive oil
- (3 , juiced (about 6 tablespoons juice)) limes
- (4) garlic cloves, minced
- (1/2 cup, chopped) fresh cilantro
- (1 teaspoon cumin powder) cumin powder
- (½ teaspoon) chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Whisk all of the oil, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper together in a bowl.
- Add the steak to a glass or non-reactive baking tray and pour the marinade on top. Ensure both side of the steak are well coated, cover the baking tray with plastic wrap and marinate for 1 to 4 hours.
- Heat a grill on medium-high heat. Add the carne asada and cook for 5 to 7 minutes on each side. Remove the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for another 5 minutes.
- Using a sharp knife, slice the carne asada at an angle against the grain. From there, you can further chop the carne asada into smaller pieces, if you'd like.
