How to Marinate Carne Asada
Marinade Carne Asada for Tacos and More
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 lime juiced
- 4 tablespoons coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 3 garlic cloves sliced
- 4 tablespoons taco seasoning see notes
- handful chopped cilantro
- 1/2 teaspoon salt hold if in taco seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Mix together all ingredients except flank steak.
- Reserve 1/3 of the marinade for the steak once its cooked.
- Put flank steak in baking dish or dish big enough to hold steak and marinade.
- Marinate at least four hours up to overnight.
- Heat grill to HOT. 500 degrees F.
- Sear on one side about ten minutes. Turn over for about five minutes, until steak reaches 115 degrees F. at the thickest part.
- Rest steak for ten minutes.
- Slice against the grain on the diagonal. Pour reserved marinade.
Notes
I used taco seasoning as it was convenient.
You can add cumin and chili powder instead.