Lisa's Go-To Carne Asada Marinade
Lisa's Go-To Carne Asada Marinade blends bright citrus with savory soy, fresh cilantro, and smoky chipotle for a bold, well-balanced flavor that deeply penetrates flank steak. Warm spices like cumin and paprika round it out, creating a tender, juicy result perfect for grilling. Serve for weekend cookouts, taco nights, or anytime you want vibrant, restaurant-style carne asada at home.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Lisa's Go-To Carne Asada Marinade, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 50 / 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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- 10
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 48
- Performance
- 31
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large glass or ceramic bowl, combine orange juice, lemon juice, and lime juice for the marinade. Add the cilantro, soy sauce, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, black pepper, chipotle pepper, and oregano; stir to mix.
- 2
Slowly whisk in the olive oil until fully combined. Remove 1 cup of the marinade to a small bowl; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate to use after the steak is cooked.
- 3
Place the steak between two sheets of heavy plastic (resealable freezer bags work well) on a solid, level surface. Pound firmly with the smooth side of a meat mallet until it is 1/4 inch thick.
- 4
After pounding, pierce the steak all over with a fork. Place the steak in the marinade in the large bowl, cover, and marinate in the refrigerator for 24 hours.
- 5
When ready to cook, preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
- 6
Remove the steak from the marinade and shake off any excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
- 7
Grill the steak on the preheated grill to your desired doneness, about 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- 8
Remove the steak from the grill and slice across the grain.
- 9
Place on a serving platter and pour the reserved, unused marinade over the top. Serve immediately.
- Calories 370.24 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 32.35 g Good Source 65%
- Carbohydrate 5.47 g 2%
- Total Fat 24.71 g High 32%
- Saturated Fat 7.43 g High 37%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 96.39 mg High 32%
- Sodium 963.02 mg High 42%
- Dietary Fiber 1.1 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 1.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 43.19 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.37 mg Moderate 19%
- Potassium 488.53 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 21.51 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 11.52 mg Moderate 13%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Soy 🌱
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Lisa's Go To Carne Asada Marinade is made with 14 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Dried Chipotle Chile, and Dried Oregano. Each serving provides about 370.24 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Lisa's Go-To Carne Asada Marinade made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Dried Chipotle Chile, Dried Oregano, Fresh Cilantro. The full list of 14 is above.
- How long does it take to make Lisa's Go-To Carne Asada Marinade?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 370.24 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Lisa's Go-To Carne Asada Marinade easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 14 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Lisa's Go-To Carne Asada Marinade healthy?
- Lisa's Go-To Carne Asada Marinade has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 370.24 calories and 32.35 g of protein, or 65% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 963.02 mg (42% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 7.43 g (37% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Soy and Garlic, 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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