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Chipotle Carna Asada in a black bowl with limes.

Chipotle Carna Asada Recipe

Jill Machovsky
Chipotle Carne Asada is a flavorful grilled beef dish marinated in a smoky chipotle sauce.
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 252 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lb Flank Steak
  • 1/3 cup Olive Oil
  • 1/3 cup Lime Juice
  • 1/3 cup Orange Juice
  • 2 Tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1 Jalapeno chopped
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Cilantro

Instructions
 

  • In a shallow dish or large ziplock bag, add the carne asada marinade ingredients. Mix the ingredients and add the flank steak. Ensure the steak is covered in the marinade and stored in the fridge for at least 2 hours or overnight.
    2 lb Flank Steak, 1/3 cup Olive Oil, 1/3 cup Lime Juice, 1/3 cup Orange Juice, 2 Tbsp Chipotle Peppers in Adobo Sauce, 2 cloves Garlic, 1/4 cup Soy Sauce, 1 Jalapeno, 1 tsp Chili Powder, 1 tsp Black Pepper, 1 tsp Oregano, 1 tsp Cumin, 1 tsp Onion Powder, 1 tsp Paprika, 1/2 cup Chopped Cilantro
  • Preheat your outdoor grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade, letting any excess marinade drip off. Grill for 4 - 6 minutes per side or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
  • Once cooked, transfer the steak to a cutting board and let it rest for 5 - 10 minutes.
  • To ensure the steak is tender, cut the steak against the grain and into thin strips or small chunks.
  • Serve with warm tortillas, salsa, guacamole, cilantro, red onion, and lime wedges.

Notes

    • Use an instant-read thermometer to ensure the meat does not become overcooked.
    • Add a spicy flavor using Chipotle Chili Powder or an extra smoky flavor by adding an extra tablespoon of Chipotle in adobo sauce.
    • Refrain from overcooking the meat. It will be at most 5 minutes per side. Watch it closely.
    • Add oil to your cast iron grill pan before adding the steak.
    • Slice against the grain and into thin slices.
    • Place the chipotle peppers along with the adobo sauce in a blender or food processor. Blend until you achieve the desired consistency. You can strain the sauce through a fine-mesh sieve to remove any remaining seeds or skin if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 252kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 762mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 310IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 38mgIron: 2mg
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