Vibrant Citrus-Marinated Carne Asada
Thinly sliced skirt steak is marinated in orange and lime juices, red wine vinegar, garlic, cilantro, and a lively blend of cumin, chili powder, Mexican oregano, and pepper. Grilling gives the beef a deeply seasoned citrus flavor, making this carne asada a fitting centerpiece for a casual cookout or weeknight meal.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook5 mins
- Serves16
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Vibrant Citrus-Marinated Carne Asada, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 15 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 54 / 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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- 16
- Heart Health
- 64
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
Place beef in a large resealable plastic bag.
- 2
Combine water, orange slices, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, lime slices, cilantro, oil, salt, garlic, white pepper, black pepper, oregano, cumin, chili powder, and cloves in a large bowl. Whisk to combine. Pour the marinade over the beef and seal the bag.
- 3
Marinate beef in the refrigerator for 2 hours to overnight.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 5
Grill beef on the preheated grill over direct heat until firm and slightly pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read 140 degrees F (60 degrees C) for medium.
- Calories 394.79 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 39.16 g Good Source 78%
- Carbohydrate 5.92 g 2%
- Total Fat 23.54 g High 30%
- Saturated Fat 8.25 g High 41%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 120.49 mg High 40%
- Sodium 530.35 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 1.3 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 2.71 g --
- Added Sugars 0.63 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 48.43 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.65 mg Good Source 20%
- Potassium 550.66 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 18.72 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 15.59 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.15 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Vibrant Citrus Marinated Carne Asada is made with 20 ingredients and serves 16. It takes about 15 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 394.79 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vibrant Citrus-Marinated Carne Asada made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic, Ground Cloves. The full list of 20 is above.
- How long does it take to make Vibrant Citrus-Marinated Carne Asada?
- About 15 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 394.79 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vibrant Citrus-Marinated Carne Asada easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 20 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Vibrant Citrus-Marinated Carne Asada healthy?
- Vibrant Citrus-Marinated Carne Asada has an easyChef Pro health score of 41/100. Per serving, it provides 394.79 calories and 39.16 g of protein, or 78% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 530.35 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.25 g (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Garlic 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.
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