Carne Asada Norteña
Grilled and thinly sliced beef marinated in citrus and spices — the signature dish of northern Mexico, served with flour tortillas, guacamole, and salsa.
- Total
- 45 min
- Serves
- 4
- Level
- Easy
Prep 30 min · Cook 15 min
Ingredients
Method
Combine orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, and salt in a bowl to make the marinade.
About 5 min
Score the skirt steak lightly and submerge in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
About 2 hr
Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over very high heat until smoking. Remove steak from marinade and pat dry.
About 5 min
Grill steak 3–4 minutes per side for medium. Rest 5 minutes then slice thinly against the grain.
About 10 min
Serve with warm flour tortillas, mashed avocado, diced onion, and salsa of choice.
About 5 min
Nutrition per serving (estimate)
- Calories
- 410
- Protein
- 38 g
- Carbs
- 4 g
- Fat
- 26 g
- Fibre
- 1 g
- Sodium
- 540 mg
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Recipe by Boon Tools.