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.
Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Calories
207 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Remove steak from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Place steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Firmly pound steak with the smooth side of a meat mallet to a thickness of 1/4 inch. After pounding, poke steak all over with a fork. Place steak in the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
Step 5
When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.
Step 6
Cook steak on the preheated grill to desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
Step 7
Remove steak from grill and slice across the grain. Place on a serving platter and pour the reserved, unused marinade over top. Serve immediately.
