This Mexican Carne Asada Marinade delivers bold, citrusy, garlicky flavor with smoky heat and perfect tenderness — exactly like your favorite taquería. The combination of orange and lime juices adds brightness, while soy sauce and Worcestershire deepen the savoriness. Fresh garlic, jalapeños, cilantro, and warm spices create an aromatic marinade that transforms simple steak into juicy, charred carne asada perfection.
Once the steak hits a blazing-hot grill, the sugars in the citrus caramelize beautifully, creating those irresistible charred edges while keeping the inside tender and flavorful. After a quick rest and a thin slice against the grain, you’re left with carne asada ideal for tacos, burritos, bowls, or served simply with rice and beans.
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This marinade works wonderfully on skirt, flank, or ranchera steaks — all classic cuts that soak up flavor deeply and stay juicy when grilled quickly over high heat.
Servings: Enough for 2–3 lbs of steak
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Marinade Time: 2–4 hours
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 2–3 lbs thin-cut steak (skirt, flank, or ranchera)
- 1/3 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lime juice (fresh)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1–2 jalapeños, sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1 tbsp white vinegar
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp cumin
- 1–2 tsp salt (to taste)
Instructions:
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