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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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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 hours hours

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 hours hours 15 minutes minutes

Servings 6 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!

Nutrition

Calories: 519kcal | Carbohydrates: 62g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 90mg | Sodium: 1593mg | Potassium: 1038mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 775IU | Vitamin C: 11.3mg | Calcium: 121mg | Iron: 5.7mg

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Slow Cooker Chipotle-Barbecue Sauce Meatballs are easy to make, taste delicious, and are perfect for busy weeknights.

I always forget how crazy life can get during the school year. I have two little boys in school now, and along with that, there are many activities. This means that sometimes it can be hard to have a nice, home-cooked meal ready every night. Of course my family needs to eat, so it is important to me to have some easy weeknight meals that I can turn to when I am in a hurry.

One of my favorite kitchen tools is my slow cooker. It is so nice to be able to put some ingredients in the slow cooker in the morning or early afternoon and have a delicious meal in the evening. There are so many options, and it really makes dinner preparation much easier.

One of my favorite meals to cook in my slow cooker are these slow cooker chipotle-barbecue sauce meatballs. The chipotle-barbecue sauce is homemade and goes great with  Cooked Perfect® Meatballs. I recently discovered Cooked Perfect meatballs at my local grocery store, and they are my go-to now for this type of recipe. They are made with select meats, real cheeses, and aromatic herbs and spices, and are then flame-broiled to sear in the flavor for a delicious tasting meatball. I use them for spaghetti and meatballs and many other recipes.  You can Save $1 off of your purchase of Cooked Perfect products by downloading this coupon. Besides the Angus Beef variety, you can choose from many other varieties, including Italian Style, Homestyle, and Turkey.

This slow cooker chipotle-barbecue meatballs recipe is simple to make. Just add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker, put them on medium heat, and let them cook for about 4 hours. Once cooked through, just remove them from the slow cooker and serve with rice or pasta. Slowly cook the chipotle-barbecue sauce along with the meatballs to create a very distinct flavor. It is sweet and slightly spicy and goes great with Cooked Perfect Angus Beef Meatballs.

My family loves this recipe, and I hope that yours will too! Let me know in the comments below how it turns out. Browse more meatball recipes here.

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Slow Cooker Chipotle Barbecue Sauce Meatballs

Slow Cooker Chipotle-Barbecue Sauce Meatballs are easy to make, taste delicious, and are perfect for busy weeknights.

Author Charbel Barker

Ingredients

• 1 Package of Cooked Perfect® Meatballs
• 1/4 Cup of Water
• 1 1/2 Cup of Ketchup
• 1 Tablespoon of Honey
• 1 Tablespoon of Molasses
• 1 Tablespoon of Brown Sugar or more if desired
• 1/4 Cup of White Vinegar
• 2 Tablespoons of Worcestershire Sauce
• 2 Tablespoons of Chipotle Sauce or more if desired
• 1 Teaspoon of Garlic Powder
• 1 Teaspoon of Onion Powder
• 1 Pinch of Salt
• 1 Teaspoon of Paprika

Instructions

• Combine all of the sauce ingredients and add to the slow cooker.
• Add the meatballs to the slow cooker.
• Heat on High for 2 Hours.

Other Slow Cooker Recipe You may Enjoy

• Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas
• Barbacoa Tacos
• Slow Cooker Italian Beef Sandwiches

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