Carne Asada Marinade

A flavorful, juicy marinade that tenderizes meat for you is minutes away with my tasty Mexican Carne Asada Marinade!

Course Marinade

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword authentic carne asada recipe, carne asada marinade, carne asada marinade recipe, mexican carne asada marinade

Prep Time 5

Marinating time 2

Total Time 2 5

Servings flank steak

Calories 60kcal

Finely mince the garlic, then combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
1 Lime, ¼ cup Orange juice, 2 cloves Garlic, ¼ teaspoon Cumin, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper
Pour the marinade over the beef flank in a shallow dish, or combine the beef and marinade in a plastic bag. If you have less than 8 hours to marinate the meat, poke a few holes in the steak with a knife or skewer.
Coat the meat well, then let marinate for at least 2 hours in the fridge. Up to 24 hours is ideal, but not over!

Carne Asada Marinade Recipe Tips

Avoid marinating for more than 24 hours to prevent the meat from becoming mushy.
This marinade suits beef flank, pork shoulder steak, or chicken thighs. Marinate chicken for less time due to its tenderness, while steak can marinate longer.
Boil leftover marinade for 5-10 minutes to use as sauce. This will ensure it's cooked through to avoid contamination.
For quicker marinating (2-8 hours), pierce the steak with a knife or skewer to enhance flavor absorption.
The recipe is enough for one flank steak.

Mexican Carne Asada Marinade Substitutions

Citrus juice: Bottled juice is fine; mix lemon, lime, or orange juice, adding sugar if not using orange.
Additions: Optional ingredients like soy sauce or extra spices enhance flavor.
Herbs: Fresh oregano and cilantro add great taste; omit cilantro for those sensitive to cilantro.

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