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Authentic Carne Asada Marinade for Skirt Steak

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Prepare flavorful and tender carne asada using this traditional Mexican marinade recipe, perfect for grilling.

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs skirt steak or flank steak
  • 1 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Place the steak in a large, resealable plastic bag or shallow dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lime juice, olive oil, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, cumin, oregano, black pepper, and salt. This is your high-CPC phrase marinade base.
  3. Pour the marinade over the steak, ensuring it is fully coated.
  4. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight for best results.
  5. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
  6. Grill the steak over high heat for 3 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare, depending on thickness.
  7. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes before slicing thinly against the grain.

Notes

  • For a spicier marinade, leave some or all seeds in the jalapeño.
  • Use fresh lime juice; bottled juice changes the flavor profile.
  • This marinade works well for flank steak or sirloin if skirt steak is unavailable.

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