Happy Mexican Independence Day! The Sunday Supper team is celebrating by sharing Mexican and Mexican-inspired recipes. I have been looking forward to this event as soon as it was announced. It gave me the perfect opportunity to make one of my favorite Mexican dishes, Carne Asada. It is what I order most often at a Mexican restaurant.
The marinade is full of fresh ingredients. No wonder the steak is so tasty. Fruit juice, olive oil, herbs, and spices come together in a very good way. What I liked most is that it is not salty. Carne Asada in restaurants had started tasting too salty to me lately. This recipe lets the natural flavors shine through. I can honestly say I liked it better than any I have had at a restaurant.
Making the marinade is super easy. It all goes in a blender. Traditional recipes call for a mortar and pestle. I do not have one so I winged it and used my blender. It is all supposed to be ground up and stirred together so why not let an electric appliance do all the work? The result is what matters. The marinade is adapted from a combination of two recipes from Food Network and Mexico: Food, Drinks, & More!!!
Carne Asada is simply a marinated grilled steak. It is typically skirt or flank steak. I chose skirt steak because it is the cut I see most often used in restaurants and it was on sale too. Skirt steak is inexpensive anyway and getting it on sale was a real bargain.
Now for the Mexican fiesta! Take a look at all these incredible recipes:
Sopas (Soups), Ensaladas (Salads), and Entremeses (Starters)
- Chicken Tortilla Soup - The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Mexican Paint Soup - Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Jalapeño Popper Dip - Chocolate Moosey
- Vegan Tortilla Soup - Galactosemia in PDX
- Texas Caviar - Ruffles and Truffles
- Cheese-Stuffed Jalapeños w/ a Tequila Sunrise - Mama's Blissful Bites
- Mini Taco Salads - Big Bear's Wife
- Mexican 7 Layer Dip & Chips - The Daily Dish Recipes
- Stoplight Salsa Reisipe - Family Foodie
- Tortilla Soup with Roasted Vegetables - Diabetic Foodie
La Comida (the food)
- Fiesta en tu Boca Enchiladas (Chicken & White Bean Enchiladas w/ Salsa Verde) - The Hand That Rocks the Ladle
- Gluten-Free Chicken Spinach Artichoke Enchiladas - Cooking Underwriter
- Chipotle Chicken & 3 Bean Quesadillas w/ Wasabi Guacamole and Mango Salsa - Chattering Kitchen
- Huevos Motulenos - The Meltaways
- Carnitas - My Catholic Kitchen
- Tamale Pie - Noshing with the Nolands
- Grilled Fish Tacos with Black Bean and Corn Salsa - Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Carne Asada - Magnolia Days
- Carnitas Avocado Pizza with Chipotle Avocado Mayonnaise Drizzle - Damn Delicious
- Frijoles Charros (Cowboy Beans) - La Cocina de Leslie
- Puerco Pibil - girlichef
- BLT Quesadillas with Avocado Mayo - Cindy's Recipes and Writings
- Chile Rellenos with Roasted Tomato Sauce - Bobbi's Kozy Kitchen
- Tamales with Green Chili Sauce - Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts
- Beef and Vegetable Enchiladas - Hezzi D's Books and Cooks
- Chicken Con Queso - Momma's Meals
- Baked Flautas - Home Cooking Memories
- Chunky Aztec Chocolate Granola - What Smells So Good?
- Street Tacos Al Pastor - Sustainable Dad
- Shrimp Tacos - Pippi's in the Kitchen Again
- Chile Relleno with Ranchero Sauce - The Little Ferraro Kitchen
- Zippy Chipotle Shrimp & Mango Tostadas - Sue's Nutrition Buzz
- Pork Tacos - Tora's Real Food
- Stuffed Sopapillas - Juanita's Cocina
- Chicken Fajitas - Cravings of a Lunatic
- Blue Crab Tacos - Pescetarian Journal
- Huevos Rancheros - Comfy Cuisine
Postres (desserts)
- Chocolate Cinnamon Flan - Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Caramel Apple Enchiladas for a Mexican Fiesta - In the Kitchen with KP
- Chilli Chocolate Truffles - Happy Baking Days
- Horchata Ice Cream & Churro Brownies - Kwistin's Favorites
- Strawberry Empanadas - In the Kitchen with Audrey and Maureen
- Plantain Fritters - From Fast Food to Fresh Food
- Fried Cinnamon Sugar Tortillas - The Watering Mouth
Bebidas (beverages)
- Beer Margaritas - That Skinny Chick can bake
- Hatch Chile Margarita - Shockingly Delicious
- Skinny & Spicy Watermelon Margaritas - I Run for Wine
- Refreshing Kiwi Lime Margarita - Mama Mommy Mom
- Wine Pairings for a Mexican Fiesta #SundaySupper - ENOFYLZ
So many great recipes! The Sunday Supper team is filled with incredibly talented food bloggers. I've said it before and I'll say it again, each week I am inspired by what they bring to the table.
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What is your favorite Mexican food? Do you cook it at home? If not, I recommend trying to make it at home. I'm glad I did with Carne Asada. Now to decide on what the next Mexican dish I will tackle. Stay tuned...
Carne Asada
Ingredients
- 4 garlic cloves peeled and chopped
- ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
- Juice from 2 limes
- Juice from 1 orange
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Pinch of salt
- Few grinds of fresh cracked pepper
- Skirt or flank steak
Instructions
- Place all the ingredients except the steak in a blender. Blend on high until combined. Place the steak in a large plastic zip top bag. Pour the marinade from the blender into the bag. Seal the bag and place in the refrigerator. Allow steak to marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Remove the steak from the refrigerator and allow it to get to room temperature (about 1 hour). Heat a grill to medium-high heat. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill the steak a few minutes on each side to desired doneness. Discard marinade. Transfer steak to a serving platter, cover, and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes. Serve and enjoy.
I've only made carne asada once but you just reminded me that I need to make it again! 🙂
Carne Asada is my all time favourite. It reminds me of street tacos when I was down in Mexico.
I can only imagine how great street tacos in Mexico must taste.
I've never made carne asada at home but it sure is perfect for a fiesta! I like how easy this recipe.
In the last few years I´ve become addicted to barbecued skirt steak. This recipe is perfect for the upcoming season! Love it. Have a great sunday Renee!
The flavors sound so good together, Renee!
What great flavors - my husband would LOVE this recipe!
I don't care too much for meat - but your photo is sooo pretty, I might just dive right in! What a fabulous #SundaySupper meal!
Ummmm yum! That steak looks sooo delicious and flavorful, I wish I had some right noow!
Aaaand I'm craving steak at 9 a.m. It's all your fault! 😉
Steak and eggs for breakfast! One hearty way to start the day.
Sounds simple and delicious. Great for tacos, burritos, tortas. Like Jen. I'm craving steak early in the morning thanks to this recipe.
Steak is good anytime!
Yum, this looks awesome, I love Carne!!
Hubby would be in love with this! YUM!!! I mean I would be in love with it too, but you know what I mean! haha!
I know what you mean Angie (smiling). I hope you make it for your husband (and yourself) soon.
I love Carne Asada and haven't had it in forever! I used to work at a Mexican restaurant in college and they served their CA shredded. We (the staff) would mix it with the queso and eat it as a dip with flour tortillas. Definitely not a healthy snack, but soooo delicious!
I sliced my Carne Asada and made tacos with the toppings in the photo. It is good sliced or shredded.
I also would opt for the electrical appliance 🙂 - It sounds fantastic. Now I finally know how to make Carne Asada. Thank you 🙂
Oh, wow that would be great with the cumin!! Love it!!
I can't wait to try this marinade!
Congrats Renee! I saw your post on Chowstalker, and I think it's great that you're on their front page. I love the look of your dish, too, but you know I would replace the steak with perhaps a seared tuna steak. Do you think that would work?
Cheers,
Alaiyo
I think it is a great marinade for more than just beef. I would give it a try. It is really good.
Carne asada is my husband's favorite, but he agrees with you on the level of salt in most restaurant versions. Bookmarking this one!
This sounds wonderful--I think I'll give it a try tonight!
Absolutely love steak. Have to try it with this marinade
That sounds like a wonderful marinade. I will have to try it soon. Thanks for sharing!
This looks so amazing and delicious too!
This marinade sounds great. I think this is a dish my hubby's family will really enjoy. Will have to make it for them when we are up visiting next month.
I'm always looking for something to make my Steaks different! This is great, thanks for sharing!
I love carne asada - it is one of my favorites to order out. I have never made it at home though. I will have to try this soon!
Looks amazing and delicious!
Dang girl this is amazing. I'll be right over.
This looks fabulous! So fresh and delicious!
I have never made this. I thought I was up on most things mexican. I am bookmarking this for sure!
You know what? Skirt steak is always my first choice for carne asada! This is definitely one of my favorite dishes...and yours looks mouthwatering!!
Thanks a bunch Heather! That is a great compliment from you, our #SundaySupper Mexican fiesta host this week.
Yum I love a good steak! For brown food, your photography still makes it colorful and appealing. It's a tough thing to do.
Thank you Carla. You have no idea how much that means to me.
This sounds amazing, Renee! Grilled flank steak is on our regular meal rotation, so this is a must try! Happy #Sunday Supper!
I make Portuguese style Carne Asada and now I can't wait to try it Mexican style. Love this recipe!
LOVE Carne Asada! Your marinade is awesome. Have to give this one a try soon!
Okay so this is a magical day. It's the second time I'm leaving the same comment. FANTASTIC ROUND UP! And way to credit and show a little love to other bloggers. Really well done. =D
I love carne asada! I prefer skirt steak over flank steak. I have yet to make a tender flank steak. In fact I just recently learned what cut on a bias against the grain means. lol. Flavors are fantastic and your dish looks wonderful!
Great carne asada marinade! It looks wonderful. I love the menu for this Sunday supper! It all looks delicious!
So simple, yet so flavorful. Carne Asada is a great dish, and a great cut of meat too!
I love the citrus in the marinade. Keeps the flavors so bright and fresh!
Jamie @ http://www.mamamommymom.com
Lovely ! love the striped table cloth. Goes so well with the theme! Your pics are always awesome:)
We love carne asada! This looks like a perfect recipe for it, will definitely have to try it soon.