Prep: 10 minutes
Marinade: At least 1 hour
Grill: 15 minutes
*This traditional Mexican Carne Asada marinade recipe will marinade 5-6 pounds of meat and can be easily halved or doubled to fit your eating needs.
INGREDIENTS
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar (can substitute with white vinegar)
1/3 cup lime juice (can substitute with lemon juice)
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup water
2 tablespoons peeled fresh garlic – crushed
1 tablespoons white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 orange, sliced
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped (no stems)
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
2. Place Carne Asada in gallon sized freezer bag or in the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Pour Carne Asada marinade on top of beef, cover dish or close bag, and marinate beef for at least 1 hour before grilling.
3. After the beef is marinated. Place the beef on the grill turning the beef only once after about 5-7 minutes depending on how thick your Carne Asada is.
4. Slice up the Carne Asada in small strips and serve with small corn/flour tortillas to make tacos or a larger flour tortilla to make yummy burritos.
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