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Best Ever Carne Asada Marinade Recipe
Best Ever Carne Asada Marinade delivers traditional Mexican flavors that perfectly marinade 5 or 6 pounds of meat and can be easily halved for smaller portions. This authentic marinade recipe creates the complex flavors that define exceptional carne asada through proper ingredient balance and marination techniques. The traditional approach ensures tender, flavorful meat with authentic Mexican taste that makes this truly the best carne asada marinade.
This traditional Mexican carne asada marinade recipe will marinade 5 or 6 pounds of meat and can be easily halved or doubled. I’ve tried many carne asada recipes through the years, and this one outshines them all. The flavors are the most flavorful and authentic and the meat is pull-apart tender. I suggest marinating overnight for the best results. Muy delicioso!
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
20 servings
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Ingredients
¾ cup soy sauce
½ cup olive oil
½ cup red wine vinegar
½ orange, sliced
⅓ cup lime juice
⅓ cup orange juice
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
¼ bunch cilantro, stems cut off and leaves chopped
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1 tablespoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
2 teaspoons salt
Directions
Combine soy sauce, olive oil, vinegar, orange slices, lime juice, orange juice, Worcestershire sauce, cilantro, garlic, black pepper, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt in a large bowl and whisk to combine.
To Marinate Beef:
Place meat into a gallon-sized freezer bag or the bottom of a shallow baking dish. Pour marinade on top of beef. Close the bag or cover the dish, then marinate for at least 1 hour before grilling.
Editor’s Note
Nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of marinade ingredients. The actual amount of marinade consumed will vary.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 65 | Calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 4g | Carbs |
| 1g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 20 | |
| Calories 65 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 6g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 4% |
| Sodium 812mg | 35% |
| Total Carbohydrate 4g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin C 5mg | 5% |
| Calcium 16mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 91mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
