Grilled Carne Asada

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Grilling season is not over yet guys!  I am here with another really delicious, and easy grilled beef recipe. I personally feel this is the best carne asada recipe you will try! 

This Grilled Carne Asada recipe is perfect for those busy nights or when you have guests over. I love using it in carne asada tacos topped with this easy guacamole recipe and some pico de gallo.

The marinade uses simple ingredients and rich, bold spices to infuse flavor into the flank steak or skirt steak and help tenderize it.

It is then grilled and can be used in rice bowls, tacos or served with simple side dishes on its own. 

If you like steak you should also try my Asian Marinated Flank Steak, Beef Tenderloin Steaks with Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce, Lemon Garlic Butter Grilled Ribeye or this Roast Beef Recipe.

Recipe Ingredients

For exact ingredient amounts and instructions, see the full recipe card below. 

• Flank Steak: I love grilling with flank or skirt steak. They are easy pieces of beef to grill and they are juicy and flavorful. This recipe uses either one of those cuts of beef to create a nice piece of meat that goes great in tacos, rice bowls or on their own. 
• Marinade: The marinade is what adds all of the flavor to the beef and helps to tenderize it before grilling. This marinade uses olive oil, soy sauce, cider vinegar, lime juice, a jalapeño, garlic and fresh cilantro along with spices. 
• Spices: There is a combination of spices that are mixed together in the marinade to flavor the beef. This marinade uses cumin, smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.

Ways to Modify This Carne Asada

• Spices: Add additional spices is one way to add more depth of flavor. Try Mexican oregano, Italian seasoning, oregano or chili powder.
• Citrus: You can add orange juice to this recipe for an extra sweetness and flavor. 
• Herbs: Fresh herbs are always nice like fresh oregano, thyme, parsley or cilantro. 
• Heat: You can easily add heat to this flank steak. Try adding crushed red pepper or cayenne pepper to the spices.

How Do I Make Carne Asada?

Step 1. Create Marinade: In a large mixing bowl whisk together the marinade ingredients. Pour the marinade in a large ziplock bag and add the marinade and then the flank steak. Seal and massage the marinade into the steak. Refrigerate for 2 hours.

Step 2. Grill: When you’re ready to grill preheat the grill to medium-high. Grill steaks for 7 to 10 minutes per side, turning once for medium-rare or until the steak reaches 140 degrees for medium rare.

Step 3: Rest: When the steak has cooked remove from the grill and place on a cutting board. Cover with foil to hold in the heat while the steak rests for 10 minutes.

Step 4: Slice: Slice thinly across the grain and serve on its own or use it in tacos or rice bowls. Serve with warm tortillas, taco garnishes and fresh limes. I personally like corn tortillas. 

How do I Use This BBQ Carne Asada

There are many ways you can use this grilled meat but here are a few favorites:

• Add the meat into tacos with your favorite homemade fruit salsas or a green salsa.
• Use the beef in quesadillas or enchiladas. I would suggest cutting the beef into small pieces in these two options. 
• Rice bowls are one of my favorite things to make for my family. I like that I can set out the ingredients and everyone can create their own bowl. Some ideas for other ingredients to go in your burrito bowls include black beans, salsa, tomatoes, cheese, sour cream and red onion. 
• Serve grilled carne asada alongside simple side dishes like this kale salad and this salsa.