Easy Carne Asada

Like the title says, this is a quick and easy method for carne asada. Simply marinate the meat the night before and grill hot and fast. You'll have carne asada tacos, salads, or bowls in no time.

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Course: Main Dish

Cuisine: Fusion, Mexican

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 4 minutes

Total Time: 19 minutes

Servings: People

Calories: 341kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds skirt steak (the thinner the better)
for marinade:
1/4 cup olive oil
3 limes juiced
1 orange juiced
2 cloves garlic minced
2 teaspoons cumin powder
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon ancho chili powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper flakes omit if preferred

Instructions

Combine marinade ingredients in a large bowl. Place skirt steak in a bag and pour mixture of top. Make sure all of the meat is well coated. Seal bag and place into the refrigerator for 8-12 hours.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Remove steak from bag and cook for 2-3 minutes per side . If steaks are thicker, cook for 3-5 minutes per side.
Place cooked steaks onto a cutting board and cut into strips. Serve in tacos, salads, and taco bowls.
Store leftovers in a sealed container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days after initial preparation.

Notes

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