Lisa's Favorite Carne Asada Marinade

This carne asada marinade is our family's favorite — and I've tried many! A 24-hour soak in a spicy citrus and soy marinade ensures your flank steak will be perfectly tender when it comes off the grill.


Recipes · BBQ & Grilling · Beef · Carne Asada


Prep Time: 20 mins
Cook Time: 10 mins
Total Time: 1 day 40 mins
Additional Time: 1 day 10 mins
Servings: 12

Ingredients

Ingredients List

  • ¾ cup orange juice

  • ½ cup lemon juice

  • ⅓ cup lime juice

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • ½ cup soy sauce

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin

  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika

  • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano

  • ½ cup olive oil


Directions

  1. Combine orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice for marinade in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano; stir to combine.

  2. Slowly whisk in olive oil until well combined. Remove 1 cup of the marinade and place in a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for use after the steak is cooked.


Nutrition Facts (per serving)

Nutrition Facts
207 Calories
14g Fat
6g Carbs
15g Protein


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