Description
Bobby Flay’s carne asada marinade delivers bold Mexican-inspired flavors perfect for grilling. Zesty lime, smoky chipotle, and fragrant herbs combine to elevate beef cuts with authentic southwestern character.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) skirt steak
- ½ cup (120 ml) olive oil
- ½ cup (120 ml) soy sauce
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) red wine vinegar
- 2 limes, juiced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
- 1 handful fresh cilantro, leaves and stems, finely chopped
- 1 tsp cumin, seeds lightly toasted
- ½ tsp sugar
- kosher salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Marinate Preparation: Whisk olive oil, soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, cilantro, jalapeño, red wine vinegar, cumin, sugar, salt, and black pepper into a harmonious marinade.
- Steak Coating: Submerge skirt steak completely in marinade within a non-reactive container, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Refrigerate for 4-8 hours to infuse deep, complex flavors.
- Temperature Preparation: Preheat cast-iron skillet or grill to searing-hot temperature, creating ideal caramelization conditions for the meat.
- Meat Preparation: Remove steak from marinade, thoroughly pat dry with paper towels. Season additional salt and pepper across both surfaces to enhance flavor profile.
- Cooking Technique: Sear steak 3-4 minutes per side, maintaining high heat. Adjust cooking duration based on meat thickness and preferred doneness. Cook in batches if preparing multiple steaks to preserve optimal cooking temperature.
- Resting Phase: Transfer cooked steak to clean cutting board, allowing 5 minutes for internal juice redistribution, which guarantees maximum tenderness and flavor retention.
- Serving Presentation: Slice steak thinly and diagonally against the grain, ensuring each slice demonstrates optimal texture and culinary precision.
Notes
- Marinate Wisely: Let the steak soak in the zesty mixture for at least 4 hours, but overnight delivers maximum flavor depth and tenderizing magic.
- Pat Dry Perfectly: Removing excess moisture ensures a beautiful, crispy sear without steaming the meat, preventing potential burning and promoting gorgeous caramelization.
- Slice Strategically: Cut the steak thinly and diagonally against the grain to guarantee each bite remains tender, preventing tough, chewy texture.
- Heat Management: Use high, consistent heat whether grilling or using a cast-iron skillet to create that perfect, restaurant-quality crust while maintaining juicy interior.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 532
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 1460 mg
- Fat: 48 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 38 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 105 mg