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Authentic Carne Asada Marinade

A flavorful marinade that enhances the taste of grilled beef, perfect for carne asada.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/4 cup orange juice freshly squeezed
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano dried
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional for heat

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, soy sauce, ground cumin, chili powder, black pepper, salt, oregano, and cayenne pepper.
  2. Whisk the ingredients together until well combined.
  3. Transfer the marinade to a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
  4. Add the beef to the marinade, ensuring it is fully coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish.
  5. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight for best flavor.

Notes

This marinade works well with flank steak or skirt steak. Adjust the marinating time based on the thickness of the meat.