Cilantro Lime Carne Asada

⏱️ 35 min 👥 6 servings 📊 Medium
dinner
🍽️
Nutrition per Serving
279
Calories
33g
Protein
3g
Carbs
15g
Fat

This Cilantro Lime Carne Asada is the perfect easy, weeknight dinner! Flank steak is marinated in a bright, flavorful mix of cilantro, lime juice, and seasonings, then grilled until juicy and tender. Enjoy with rice and beans, in tacos or burritos, on a taco salad, you name it. Just 5 minutes of prep needed!

📝 Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 2 pounds flank steak
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2-3 limes)
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

👨‍🍳 Instructions

  1. 1Mix all of the ingredients for the carne asada seasoning together.
  2. 2In a zip top bag or container, combine the flank steak with the seasoning mix, lime juice, cilantro, and 2 tablespoons of oil.Let marinate for at least 20 minutes.
  3. 3When ready to cook, heat a grill or grill pan over medium heat. Brush the grill with the remaining oil, then place the flank steak on the grate and cook for 4-6 minutes. Flip and cook on the other side until cooked to desired doneness.
  4. 4Remove from heat and let rest for 5 minutes, then slice carne asada into thin slices against the grain of the meat.

About the Chef & Original Recipe

This recipe was published by easyfamilyrecipes.com. Visit the original source for step-by-step photos, chef notes and additional details.