Mexican Carne Asada Recipes

MEXICAN CARNE ASADA RECIPE

Steps:

• LIME GARLIC MARINADE
• Start with a small bowl
• Mince the garlic and add to the bowl
• Squeeze the juice from 8 limes into the bowl
• Add the salt and mix with a fork
• SKIRT STEAK
• Trim the meat of any excess silver membrane
• Place the skirt steak in a tray and pour half the marinade over it
• Flip the skirt and pour the other half of the marinade over it
• Let the meat marinate for 2 hours in the refrigerator
• Bring the meat to room temperature before grilling
• Once the meat is marinated, start the charcoal
• When the coals are at their hottest grill the meat for about 7 or 8 minutes on each side
• Rest the meat for a few minutes before serving
• SPRING ONIONS
• Once the coals are going place the spring onions on the grill.
• Move them to the side of the grill when you are ready to cook the meat.

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.

CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Place the flank steak in a large baking dish and, if using the sliced onion, spread the slices over the meat.
• In a medium-sized bowl mix together the orange juice, lime juice, light beer, Kikkoman soy sauce, vegetable oil, and freshly ground black pepper.
• Pour the marinade over the meat; cover with a plastic film and refrigerate for at least one hour.
• Light up your charcoal grill, or preheat your gas grill. (You can also use a cast iron grill pan, the ones you use over the stove top). And brush your grill with a little vegetable oil as this will prevent the meat from sticking.
• Remove meat from marinade and pat dry. Place meat on the grill and cook for 8 to 10 minutes per side. (Cooking time will depend on the meat thickness and your personal preferences, either medium or well done). Remove meat from grill and place it on your cutting board. Slice it and serve it with corn tortillas and other garnishes mentioned above.
• If you would like to have the same effect as that of the Mexican-American restaurant, place the cooked meat on a preheated cast iron pan, add a few drops of Soy Sauce and serve immediately. Enjoy!

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.

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN CARNE ASADA WITH FRESH SALSA

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, separate slices of beef and mix with half cup of lime juice until coated evenly.
• Combine paprika, garlic powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Generously sprinkle on both sides of the sliced beef.
• Chop cilantro, reserving half. Sprinkle cilantro between slices of beef. Cover beef and allow to rest in the refrigerator while preparing salsa.
• Combine diced tomatoes, diced jalapeños, diced onions, remaining cilantro and 1/4 cup lime juice. Salt and Pepper to taste.
• When the grill is nice and hot, use a meat fork pushed into a half of an onion to wipe down the grill surface.
• Evenly spread out the sliced beef over the surface of the grill. With long metal tongs, carefully watch the beef and turn it as needed to cook evenly. Carefully test the meat for doneness by tearing the meat. When it pulls apart easily, it's done.
• Heat a some corn tortillas in the microwave for a few seconds between moistened paper towel or lightly steam on the stove.
• Pull cooked beef into strips and lay in the middle of a tortilla, add a spoonful of salsa mixture, and a bit of fresh lime juice. Enjoy!

MY MOM'S CARNE ASADA

Steps:

• Place meat, soy sauce, garlic and pepper in a resealable bag.
• Marinate for at least 4 hours.
• Grill 3 minutes or longer depending on thickness on each side.
• Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
• Serve with tortillas and toppings.
• Enjoy!