Jul 14 2026
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Carne Asada Recipe

Inspired by El Azteca
Time2h
Serves6

Grilled thin cut marinated steak. Served with beans, guac salad, pico de Gallo, & tortillas.

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Ingredients

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For the Carne Asada

For the Beans

For the Guac Salad

For the Pico de Gallo

For Serving

Method

Marinating the Carne Asada

  1. 1

    Prepare Marinade

    In a bowl, mix together olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and chopped cilantro.

  2. 2

    Marinate the Steak

    Place the skirt or flank steak in a re-sealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the meat. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.

Cooking the Beans

  1. 3

    Prepare the Beans

    In a saucepan over medium heat, combine canned black beans, minced garlic, cumin, and salt. Heat until warmed through, about 5-7 minutes. Stir occasionally.

Making Guac Salad

  1. 4

    Combine Ingredients

    In a bowl, combine diced avocado, diced tomato, diced red onion, lime juice, and salt. Gently toss to combine and set aside.

Making Pico de Gallo

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In another bowl, mix together diced tomatoes, diced red onion, minced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, lime juice, and salt. Stir until well combined.

Grilling the Carne Asada

  1. 6

    Preheat the Grill

    Prepare your grill for high heat. You can use a gas or charcoal grill.

  2. 7

    Grill the Steak

    Remove the steak from the marinade and let excess marinade drip off. Grill the steak for about 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer if desired.

  3. 8

    Rest the Steak

    Once cooked to your desired doneness, remove the steak from the grill and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.

  4. 9

    Slice and Serve

    Slice the steak against the grain into thin strips and serve with the prepared beans, guac salad, pico de gallo, and warm corn tortillas.

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