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The Best Carne Asada

Melt-in-your-mouth steak that bursts with tangy citrus flavor--the BEST Carne Asada you can make! It just happens to be super easy, too!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Marinade1 day
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Geri

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds flank steak, trimmed of visible fat
  • 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 5 juicy limes)
  • 1/3 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (about 2 navel oranges)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (or tamari for gluten free)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro leaves
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
  • 1 jalapeno, chopped (optional)

Instructions

  • Use a fork to poke small holes throughout the meat. Place meat in a medium-sized bowl or large Ziploc bag.
  • Whisk remaining ingredients together. Pour over meat and cover. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but 24 hours is best.
  • Remove meat from marinade and shake off excess. Grill or sear over medium-high heat.
  • Cooking time will depend on the thickness of the meat. For medium-rare, cook for about 4 minutes per side., or until internal temperature reaches 135F.
  • Let meat rest for 10 minutes before slicing. Slice thinly, against the grain of the meat.

Notes

Click here to determine your WW PersonalPoints for this recipe (if you are logged in to your WW app, it should calculate for you automatically). Serving size is 3 ounces of cooked meat.
WW Green, Blue, and Purple SmartPoints: 3 for 3 ounces of cooked meat

Nutrition

Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Sugar: 1g