Carne Asada al Cilantro

Recipesfull introduces to you: Cinco de Mayo Recipes. (Carne Asada al Cilantro). In this true Mexican carne asada recipe, skirt steak is marinated in a cilantro-beer sauce and grilled (asada) to perfection. Serve with a side of drunken beans and corn tortillas. If preferred, substitute flank steak for the skirt steak.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 6 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 8hrs21 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Carne Asada al Cilantro

Ingredients

½ cup dark Mexican beer

¼ cup avocado oil

½ white onion

cut into large wedges

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

salt and pepper to taste

2 pounds beef skirt steak

Margarita On The Rocks

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Combine beer oil onion cilantro onion cilantro salt and pepper in a blender; blend until cilantro marinade is smooth.

Step 2

Place steak in a large resealable plastic bag and pour cilantro marinade on top. Seal bag and shake to fully cover meat with the marinade. Refrigerate at least 8 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate with avocado oil. Grill the meat turning over once about 3 minutes per side for medium rare.

Nutritional Information

Carne Asada al Cilantro

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 336

% Daily Value *

Protein: 27.7g 55%

Carbohydrates: 1.5g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.3g 1%

Sugars: 0.1g

Fat: 22.9g 35%

Saturated Fat: 5.4g 27%

Cholesterol: 50.6mg 17%

Vitamin A Iu: 776IU 16%

Niacin Equivalents: 10.5mg 81%

Vitamin B6: 0.6mg 35%

Vitamin C: 3.1mg 5%

Folate: 16.1mcg 4%

Calcium: 25.6mg 3%

Iron: 2mg 11%

Magnesium: 24.8mg 9%

Potassium: 383.5mg 11%

Sodium: 97.2mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 206.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.