Citrus Marinated Colombian Carne Asada Recipes

CITRUS CARNE ASADA MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine onion, soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, hot sauce, chipotle pepper, black pepper, and sugar in a 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag. Add steak and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, turning and massaging meat frequently, for up to 24 hours.
• Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add steak and marinade. Cook steak until medium-rare to medium, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 140 degrees F (54 to 60 degrees C).

CARNE ASADA: COLOMBIAN-STYLE GRILLED FLANK STEAK

Steps:

• In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the vegetable oil, 1/2 bottle of beer, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
• Whisk in the garlic, cumin, Sazon Goya, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Place the flank steak inside a resealable plastic bag and add the marinade mixture. Seal the bag tightly, then leave the steak to marinate overnight in the fridge.
• Heat the grill to medium-high. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill for 5 to 8 minutes on each side, or until it reaches your desired doneness .
• Let the steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice very thinly against the grain.
• Enjoy with your choice of sides or inside a taco or arepa.

CITRUS MARINATED CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Combine adobo with vinegar, olive oil, water & orange juice in glass bowl or plastic bag. Add meat, onion, jalapeno and orange peel coating everything well with the marinade. Refrigerate for minimum 45 minutes, overnight for extra flavor. Grill or broil until desired doneness. This cut of meat cooks quickly, due to the thin cut. Take off grill. Let rest for 5 minutes under foil. Cut against the grain for tenderness. Garnish with chopped cilantro.

LISA'S FAVORITE CARNE ASADA MARINADE

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
• 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.
• Pour the one cup of reserved, unused marinade over the hot meat and serve immediately.

BEST EVER CARNE ASADA MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, orange slices, lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, garlic, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.