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Mexican Style Grilled Steak Recipe

Charbel Barker — Wed, 01 Feb 2023 13:10:39 +0000

Inside: Learn how to make this juicy and flavorful Mexican-style grilled steak which is a perfect meal for summertime.

There is nothing quite like the taste of a perfectly marinated, juicy grilled steak. In Mexico, we love to marinate our meat with delicious ingredients before grilling it to make sure it is tender and flavorful. There are so many different types of steak, but the cut of steak that I like the most for the recipe I am sharing today is a thin ribeye steak. It has the perfect amount of meat and fat which makes it so juicy.

This recipe can be made on a gas grill, a charcoal grill, or you can cook it inside on a large skillet if that is your only option. You can also use different cuts of meat, such as flank steak, skirt steak, or any other thin cut. For me, the taste of a steak, recently grilled on a hot charcoal grill, served with freshly made tortilla, grilled onions, and a homemade salsa can’t be beat.

What is in the marinade for this Mexican style grilled steak?

The secret to a juicy steak is to have the right marinade. The steak marinade I am using today is similar to what we use for traditional carne asada, but with some differences. It consists of orange juice, lime juice, beer, soy sauce, garlic, black pepper, and allspice. This combination will make for tender steaks every time.

To make the marinade, all you have to do is combine all of those ingredients in a blender, and blend them until somewhat smooth, and then use it to marinate the meat. Marinating the steak for a few hours or longer will give you the best results, but as long as you marinate it for at least one hour you are setting yourself up to make a perfectly grilled steak.

What is the best way to cook this steak?

Like I mentioned above, I prefer to use a charcoal or wood grill to get a nice smoky flavor on my steak, but you can also use whatever method you have. For example, some people may not have any grill at all, but most people have a stove that they can use to cook the steak on a hot skillet. A gas grill is also a good option and will give you that nice grilled steak flavor.

To grill the steak on any type of outdoor grill, make sure you heat it up sufficiently. Next, remove the steak from the marinade and put it on the hot grill. Since this is a thin cut of steak, you do not need to cook it long. Depending on the level of doneness that you prefer, you will need to grill the steak for around 2-5 minutes per side. If you are using a thick cut steak, which you can definitely do, you will need to cook it longer. Using a meat thermometer is recommended if you have one to make sure you have an accurate internal temperature of your steak. For a medium-rare steak, grill the steak to about 130-140 degrees f.

If you don’t have a grill, heat up a large skillet over medium heat on your stove and add a little bit of olive oil. Once it is hot, add the steaks and cook until they reach your preferred temperature. Again, an instant read thermometer will give you the best results, which will result in the best grilled steak.

What can you serve with grilled steak?

In Mexico, this type of steak is most commonly served with freshly made tortillas which you can also quickly add to the grill for a charred flavor. You can also grill pearl onions and nopales and serve it with Mexican rice, homemade salsa, and refried beans.

This combination of flavors is amazing, and will have you and your guests coming back for more.

Let me know in the comments below how this turned out for you!

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Mexican Style Grilled Steak

Learn how to make this juicy and flavorful Mexican-style grilled steak which is a perfect meal for summertime.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Mexican

Keyword carne asada, flank steak, grilled steak

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Marinating Time 2

Total Time 2 25

Servings Servings

Calories 272kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

2 lbs Ribeye thin cut. You can replace with flank steak or another thin cut of meat
1/2 cup orange juice
1 tbsp lime juice
1/2 cup dark beer
1 tbsp soy sauce
6 cloves of garlic
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp allspice
1/4 white onion
salt to taste
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

To make the marinade, start by combining all of the ingredients except for the steak in a blender and blend until somewhat smooth.
Pour the marinade over the steak in a large bowl, cover, and let marinate for at least one hour (longer is better).
Depending on your method for cooking the steak, heat up the grill or a hot pan with the oil.
Once sufficiently hot, add the steak, cooking on both sides for 2-5 minutes or until it reaches your desired level of doneness.
Remove from the heat and serve with tortillas, grilled pearl onions, grilled nopales, Mexican rice and refried beans.

Nutrition

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The Best Carne Asada Fries Recipe

Charbel Barker — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 16:00:31 +0000

Inside: French fries are without a doubt one of the most popular foods around. Today we are going to learn how to make Mexican style carne asada fries!

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This recipe for carne asada fries is popular on hot sunny days, since it allows us to get outside to grill the delicious carne asada. Those are always my favorite times to spend with family and friends.

This recipe is fresh and delicious and almost everyone will love it. The main ingredient is the delicious and popular Mexican carne asada which is slowly marinated for an unforgettable flavor.

How Do You Make Carne Asada Fries?

Carne asada fries is a simple, but delicious meal. You will start by adding a layer of golden french fries. Yuo can buy them at the store or make your own.

The second layer is shredded cheese which you should then melt in the oven over the fries in a cast iron skillet like this one.

Finally, you will add the carne asada (recipe here) in strips or in large pieces. The carne asada fries are then topped with pico de gallo, crema, and your choice of salsa.

My husband told me about a similar meal that he ate when he was in Bolivia years ago. It also had fries and steak, but was topped with different types of meat, such as sausage, and also hard boiled eggs. I have also heard that similar dishes are popular in other parts of the United States like in San Diego.

With summer right around the corner, this is a great idea for your next gathering with friends and family. You can also just eat it any time that you are craving some delicious Tex-Mex food. The combination of flavors, the freshness of the pico de gallo, and the delicious carne asada will make this one of your favorites.

I made this recipe a few days ago for a get together with friends, and it was a success. I always serve it with guacamole, which is one of my favorites too. Find my recipe for an authentic guacamole here.

This recipe is fast and easy and very Mexican. Don’t miss out and let me know how it turns out in the comments below.

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Best carne asada fries

French fries are without a doubt one of the most popular foods around. Today we are going to learn how to make Mexican style carne asada fries!

Course Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex

Keyword carne asada

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Servings People

Calories 296kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

1 lb Carne Asada cut into strips
1 bag French Fries large bag
2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
1 cup guacamole
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup pico de gallo
1 cup salsa verde

Instructions

Prepare the fries according to the instructions or make your own.
Add the fries to the bottom layer of the pan or skillet.
Add the shredded cheese and bake at 375 degrees until cheese is melted.
Add the carne asada, the the guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo and salsa verde.
Serve hot.

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Authentic Mexican Carne Asada

Charbel Barker — Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:00:25 +0000

This authentic Mexican carne asada recipe has an amazing flavor that will make it a staple at all of your summer cookouts for years to come.

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Carne asada is a very popular dish in Mexico that is served at barbecues, family reunions, and other gatherings. With all of the sun that we have been getting lately here, it is also a perfect meal to enjoy in the backyard as a family.

The key to making a delicious carne asada is to have a thin cut of meat (flank steak is usually a good choice). You will want to marinate for hours so that the flavor of all of the delicious seasonings penetrate the meat. To be honest, this is a pretty easy dish to make, but there are some tricks to making sure that the meat doesn’t dry out.

The marinade for this version of carne asada consists of freshly squeezed orange juice, garlic, onion, pepper, salt, and cumin. This is a pretty common combination for carne asada in Mexico, and is how I was taught to make it growing up.

One of the best parts about making this carne asada recipe is cooking it on the grill and allowing the delicious smell permeate throughout your house! Whenever we make this, it reminds me of the parilladas that we had in Mexico with friends and family.

Of course you will want to serve it with pico de gallo, grilled green onions, grilled jalapenos, and of course a delicious homemade salsa.

I love using my indoor grill pan, especially when it is cold outside and I have to cook inside. Even though Spring is almost here, we actually have snow on the way for the next few days – but that can’t keep me from enjoying my favorite Mexican recipes!

You can also do this on an outdoor grill. Lately I have been using my new Traeger wood pellet smoker to make everything and it gives this an even better, smokier taste.

Like I said above, this recipe is perfect for family gatherings and more. I remember how I would always get together with all of my cousins and other relatives when we were younger to play games, have fun, and enjoy some delicious carne asada. Just smelling this throughout my house today brought back so many wonderful memories and I am happy to share it with all of you!

Check out the recipe below and please come back and tell me how it turned out for you!

Products You May Need For This Carne Asada Recipe

Grill. This Traeger Smoker is a great choice for any of your grilling or smoking needs. It infuses an amazing smoky flavor to this carne asada.
Knife Set. Once the Carne Asada is cooked, you will want to cut it up into smaller pieces. It is important to have a good knife set like this one.
Bags for Marinade. I like to have high quality, reusable bags for marinading the meat. These ones have worked well for me.

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Authentic Mexican Carne Asada

This authentic Mexican carne asada recipe has an amazing flavor that will make it a staple at all of your summer cookouts for years to come.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword carne asada, grilled, mexican food

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 5 15

Servings people

Calories 519kcal

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

For the Marinade

2 Pounds of flank steak or other type of steak cut thinly
Juice from one orange
1/4 cup of Worcestershire sauce
2 T of white wine vinegar
1/4 small onion
4 large cloves of garlic
2 T of black pepper
salt and cumin to taste

To Accompany the Carne Asada

Pico de Gallo
Grilled Green Onions
Salsa Verde or Roja
Tortillas corn of flour
Black Beans
Mexican Rice

Instructions

Blend all of the marinade ingredients together and pour over the meat in a Ziploc bag or a bowl with a lid.
Leave marinating in the refrigerator for 5 hours. If you let it go longer than 5 hours, it might get too tender.
Grill the meat on your outdoor or indoor grill, checking and turning often so that it doesn't dry out.
Serve with the tortillas, black beans, rice, and salsa.
You can also cut it up and serve it in taco form, in a burrito, on sandwiches and much more!

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