Citrus-Infused Carne Asada Fiesta
Ingredients
- ¼ cup lime juice
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 4 cloves garlic crushed
- 1 medium onion chopped
- ½ cup tequila
- 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pounds flank steak
- 1 dozen corn tortillas
- 1 cup salsa
- 1 cup guacamole
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, lemon juice, orange juice, crushed garlic, chopped onion, tequila, Tabasco sauce, and black pepper.
- Add the flank steak to the marinade, turning to coat.
- Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 4 to 6 hours (or overnight if possible), turning occasionally.
- Wrap corn tortillas in aluminum foil and place on the grill.
- Remove the meat from the marinade, reserving the marinade.
- Grill the steak for 12 to 18 minutes, turning and basting halfway through.
- Turn the tortillas occasionally on the grill.
- Remove the meat from the grill and cut it into thin slices.
- Serve the steak slices on tortillas, garnished with salsa and guacamole.
Notes & Wine Advice
Notes
Marinating the flank steak overnight creates deeper citrus flavor and more tender grilled beef.Serve Tip
Serve this carne asada with salsa, guacamole, grilled corn, rice, beans, or fresh lime wedges.Variations
Add jalapeños, smoked paprika, cumin, cilantro, or chipotle powder for extra smoky Mexican flavor.Wine Advice
A crisp Sauvignon Blanc pairs beautifully with the citrus marinade and smoky grilled beef.Nutrition values
Calories: 400 kcal | Carbohydrates: 25 g | Protein: 30 g | Fat: 18 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Sodium: 620 mg | Sugar: 5 g