Cilantro-Laced Carne Asada
Carne asada made with skirt steak marinated in a cilantro, dark Mexican beer, avocado oil, and onion mixture, then grilled for rich, smoky flavor. Serve it with corn tortillas and drunken beans for a satisfying Mexican-style meal, or substitute flank steak if preferred.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cilantro-Laced Carne Asada, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 13 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 48 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 70
- Heart Health
- 53
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine beer, oil, onion, cilantro, onion, cilantro, salt, and pepper in a blender; blend until cilantro marinade is smooth.
- 2
Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour cilantro marinade over it. Seal the bag and shake to coat the meat fully with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.
- 3
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate with avocado oil. Grill the meat, turning once, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.
- Calories 684.72 kcal High 34%
- Protein 62.22 g Good Source 124%
- Carbohydrate 2.95 g 1%
- Total Fat 45.42 g High 58%
- Saturated Fat 13.95 g High 70%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 192.77 mg High 64%
- Sodium 828.4 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 0.7 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 0.15 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 55.02 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 4.86 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 837.72 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin A 62.07 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 4.8 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin D 0.21 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Cilantro Laced Carne Asada is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 21 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado Oil, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 684.72 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cilantro-Laced Carne Asada made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado Oil, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Fresh Cilantro, Mexican Beer. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cilantro-Laced Carne Asada?
- About 21 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 684.72 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cilantro-Laced Carne Asada easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Cilantro-Laced Carne Asada healthy?
- Cilantro-Laced Carne Asada has an easyChef Pro health score of 44/100. Per serving, it provides 684.72 calories and 62.22 g of protein, or 124% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 828.4 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 13.95 g (70% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required