Triple-Citrus Carne Asada Marinade
Triple-Citrus Carne Asada Marinade layers lime, lemon, and orange with soy, garlic, and chipotle for a bright, smoky balance of acidity and gentle heat. The cilantro and warm spices infuse flank steak with depth while keeping it tender and juicy. Ideal for weekend grilling or taco nights when you want bold, punchy flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Triple-Citrus Carne Asada Marinade, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 55 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 9
- Heart Health
- 65
- Metabolic
- 15
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 33
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the onion, soy sauce, lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, cilantro, chili powder, garlic, cumin, oregano, coriander, hot sauce, chipotle pepper, black pepper, and sugar into a 1-gallon zip-top plastic bag. Add the steak and seal the bag. Refrigerate and marinate, turning and massaging the meat often, for up to 24 hours.
- 2
Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Add the steak and the marinade. Cook the steak to medium-rare to medium, about 4 to 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should register 130 to 140 degrees F (54 to 60 degrees C).
- Calories 327.07 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 32.1 g Good Source 64%
- Carbohydrate 5.89 g 2%
- Total Fat 19.47 g High 25%
- Saturated Fat 6.66 g High 33%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.39 mg High 32%
- Sodium 837.9 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 0.93 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.43 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 50.05 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.31 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 490.13 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 32.46 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 9.88 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.11 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Triple Citrus Carne Asada Marinade is made with 17 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 25 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, and Coriander Seed. Each serving provides about 327.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Triple-Citrus Carne Asada Marinade made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Coriander Seed, Dried Oregano. The full list of 17 is above.
- How long does it take to make Triple-Citrus Carne Asada Marinade?
- About 25 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Triple-Citrus Carne Asada Marinade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 17 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Triple-Citrus Carne Asada Marinade healthy?
- Triple-Citrus Carne Asada Marinade has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 327.07 calories and 32.1 g of protein, or 64% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 837.9 mg (36% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 6.66 g (33% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy, Garlic and Onions, 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.
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