I got this carne asada recipe from my friend's mother in Phoenix. The recipe will marinate 5 to 6 pounds of meat and can be halved or doubled. Serve this with flour tortillas and salsa.
Ingredients
- 5 pounds beef skirt steak , thinly sliced
- 1 cup water
- 1 orange , sliced
- 0.67 cups orange juice
- 0.67 cups lime juice
- 0.5 cups red wine vinegar
- 1 lime , sliced
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro leaves , chopped
- 0.25 cups vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 3 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
Instructions
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1
Place beef in a large resealable plastic bag.
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2
Combine water, orange slices, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, lime slices, cilantro, oil, salt, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and cloves in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour marinade on top of beef and seal the bag.
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3
Marinate beef in the refrigerator, 2 hours to overnight.
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4
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
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5
Grill beef in the preheated grill over direct heat until firm and slightly pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.
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