Citrus Carne Asada Marinade

Make easy pan-fried carne asada using flank steak marinated for up to 24 hours in a bright and savory mix of 3 citrus juices, chipotle pepper, and lots of spices.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 158 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 pounds flank steak
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®)
• 1 small bunch cilantro, chopped, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped chipotle pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
• 0.25 cup orange juice
• 0.25 cup lemon juice
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup lime juice
• 1.5 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons crushed coriander seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine onion, soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, hot sauce, chipotle pepper, black pepper, and sugar in a 1-gallon plastic zip-top bag. Add steak and seal. Marinate in the refrigerator, turning and massaging meat frequently, for up to 24 hours.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add steak and marinade. Cook steak until medium-rare to medium, 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 130 to 140 degrees F (54 to 60 degrees C).