Carne Asada Marinade
My Carne Asada Marinade recipe is a quick and easy marinade for beef, pork, chicken, seafood, or vegetables, with only a few steps - and it comes together in just under 10 minutes!
Equipment
- 1 medium mixing bowl
- 1 kitchen knife
- 1 Whisk
- 1 Cutting board
- 1 plastic bag large enough to hold meat for marinating
- 1 measuring spoon
- 1 Measuring cup
Ingredients
- juice of 1 lime
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 cloves garlic large, 3 if smaller
- ¼ teaspoon cumin
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Add lime juice, orange juice, garlic cloves, cumin, salt and pepper to a bag large enough to hold whichever meat you are marinating, or a large enough container that will allow the meat to lay flat.juice of 1 lime, ¼ cup orange juice, 2 cloves garlic, ¼ teaspoon cumin, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon pepper
- Place the meat into the bag and toss to coat in the marinade. Make sure to completely coat the meat for best flavor when cooking later on.
Notes
- You can marinate the beef in a large plastic bag for easy cleanup or in a mason jar (just shake well before ready to use).
- This is a great make-ahead recipe for easy meal planning and party planning!
- Freshly juiced citrus fruits make the best marinade, this is definitely a time to hand squeeze or pull out a juicer.
- This is a completely versatile recipe- it works great on everything from beef and chicken to pork, seafood, veggies, and even tofu.
Nutrition
Calories: 51kcalCarbohydrates: 12.7gProtein: 1.1gFat: 0.1gSodium: 585mgPotassium: 215mgFiber: 0.7gSugar: 6gCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg
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