Carne asada means “grilled meat,” which in turn can mean a lot. But skirt steak is what you most often see made into carne asada (and in some supermarkets, skirt steak is called carne asada). Because of its high fat content, it’s perfect for tacos. Rub it with a few spices, grill it for a few minutes and pile it into tortillas with a couple of other ingredients. Dinner in a flash.
Ingredients
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 pounds skirt steak
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- ½ teaspoon cayenne
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (6 servings)
299 calories; 19 grams fat; 7 grams saturated fat; 1 gram trans fat; 9 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 0 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 0 grams sugars; 30 grams protein; 98 milligrams cholesterol; 99 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
6 to 8 servings
Preparation
- Start a charcoal or gas grill. Crush garlic and rub steak with it. Combine remaining ingredients and rub into steak. Let steak sit until you’re ready to grill.
- Grill steak 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Cut into slices and use as soon as possible (hot is best, but warm or room temperature is fine).
45 minutes
Dining and Cooking