Carne Asada
Ingredients
- Skirt Steak900g≈ 2 × 1 lb
- Ancho Chili3g
- Guallijo Chili3g
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo30g≈ 2 × 1 pepper
- Orange - Juiced180g≈ 0.75 × 1 cup
- Lime - Juiced30g≈ 0.75 × 1 lime yield
- Avocado Oil30g≈ 2.25 × 1 tablespoon
- Soy Sauce30g≈ 1.75 × 1 tablespoon
- Fish Sauce36g≈ 2 × 1 tablespoon
- Brown Sugar30g≈ 2.25 × 1 tablespoon
- Cilantro12g≈ 3 × 1/4 cup chopped
- Garlic18g≈ 2 × 3 cloves
- Cumin Seed9g≈ 1.5 × 1 tablespoon
- Coriander2g≈ 1 × 1 teaspoon ground
- Salt4g≈ 1.25 × 1/2 teaspoon
Estimated Cost
- Skirt Steak (900g)$29.70
- Ancho Chili (3g)$0.38
- Guallijo Chili (3g)—
- Chipotle Peppers in Adobo (30g)$0.26
- Orange - Juiced (180g)$1.90
- Lime - Juiced (30g)$0.67
- Avocado Oil (30g)$0.71
- Soy Sauce (30g)$0.32
- Fish Sauce (36g)$1.50
- Brown Sugar (30g)$0.08
- Cilantro (12g)$0.59
- Garlic (18g)$0.30
- Cumin Seed (9g)$1.50
- Coriander (2g)$0.19
- Salt (4g)$0.00
* Cost estimate based on 14 of 15 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
Toast the guajillo and ancho chiles in a dry skillet over medium heat for 1-2 minutes per side until fragrant. Remove stems and seeds, then soak in hot water for 10 minutes. Drain.
- 2
Blend the soaked chiles with the orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, avocado oil, brown sugar, garlic, chipotle peppers, cumin, coriander, cilantro, and salt until smooth.
- 3
Place the skirt steak in a shallow dish or zip-lock bag and pour the marinade over it. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or up to 8 hours.
- 4
Remove the steak from the marinade and pat lightly dry. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- 5
Heat a grill or cast-iron skillet over high heat until very hot. Cook the steak for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.
- 6
Transfer to a cutting board and rest for 5 minutes. Slice thinly against the grain and serve.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 6 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.