Mexican Carne Asada Marinade Recipe: Mexican Skirt Steak Marinade Recipe
In this video we show how to marinade skirt steak, how to make carne asade, and how to cut skirt steak.
This Mexican carne asada marinade calls for just 4 ingredients (including skirt steak). With a mixture of taco seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice, you can make this quick and easy carne asada marinade recipe in less than 5 minutes. This marinade recipe is packed with flavor, tenderizing the meat in 20 minutes.
It makes the best Mexican skirt steak marinade not only for grilling but also for sautéing, slow cooking, pressure cooking, baking, meal prep, and more.
Traditional carne asada recipes usually call for either skirt steak or flank steak, but as an alternative you may also use sirloin steak, tenderloin steak, or rib steak. You can use the marinated steak as the main ingredient for carne asada tacos, steak quesadillas, burritos, steak and eggs, and many more dishes.
This steak recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal, a get-together with friends or family, and for celebrating Cinco de Mayo.
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Ingredients for this carne asada recipe:
1 lb skirt steak
½ cup olive oil
1 pack (1 oz) of your favorite taco seasoning (or see homemade recipe below)
¼ cup lime juice
(optional) To make homemade taco seasoning, mix together the following:
1 tablespoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon each of ground cumin, garlic powder, and
½ tsp of onion powder
¼ tsp each of salt, ground black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Instructions
1. Place skirt steak on a cutting board, remove the top fat and silver skin, cover with a sheet or plastic wrap, and pound the meat with a mallet on both sides until it is about ¼-inch thick (0.5 cm). Slice the steak into 3 to 4 pieces to fit in into the skillet where it will cook.
2. Then, combine the taco seasoning, olive oil, and lime juice in a large Ziploc bag and place the steak inside. Shake to combine!
3. Next, squeeze the air out of the bag, seal, and let the skirt steak marinate at room temp for 20 minutes maximum. If you marinate longer, the meat flavors may get lost.
4. Remove the steak from the bag. Then dab to remove excess moisture from the marinade. This is so the steak can properly sear and get a nice brown crust.
5. Cook the skirt steak either on a charcoal grill (preferred) or in a large cast-iron skillet or griddle. To cook it indoors, heat a cast-iron skillet over high heat for about 3-5 minutes or until super-hot and add the oil. It will shimmer! Place the steak(s) flat (do not overcrowd the pan), lower the heat to medium-high, and cook the steak for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until medium-rare (internal temp: 130 – 135°For 54-57°C).
6. Transfer the steak(s) to a plate and tent with foil. Let it rest for 3-5 minutes and squeeze the juice of a lime on top. Cut into thin slices against the grain.
