The Best Carne Asada Marinade

Name: The Best Carne Asada Marinade
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 min
Total time: 18 min
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 pounds skirt steak (or flank steak); ⅓ cup orange juice (from 1 fresh orange); 2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 fresh lime); ½ onion (small, white, peeled, cut in half); 2 jalapeños; 4 cloves garlic (peeled); ½ bunch cilantro ( rinsed well); 8 ounces beer (lager); 2 tablespoons olive oil (extra virgin); 2 tablespoons soy sauce (reduced sodium); 2 tablespoons chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 tablespoon kosher salt

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:8min

This is the best carne asada marinade out there, packed with authentic Mexican flavor. It's smoky, citrusy, savory, and perfect for everything from carne asada burritos to a carne asada plate that rivals your favorite Mexican restaurant.

Updated at: Thu, 25 Dec 2025 20:29:18 GMT