This marinated carne asada recipe is perfect for Cinco de Mayo and beyond! This carne asada marinade is a savory blend of tequila, citrus, chipotle peppers and herbs and spices… making it an irresistible Mexican marinade!
Combine the marinade ingredients in the food processor or mixing bowl.
Place steaks in baking dish. Make 1/4" cuts 1" apart to allow marinade to soak into the meat. Combine ingredients and pour over steak. Allow to marinate covered for 4-8 hours.
Heat grill or stovetop to medium high. Add steak and cook 4 minutes. Flip and cook 4 minutes or until it reaches the desired temperature.
Remove from heat, cover and allow to rest at room temperature 10 minutes.
Slice thin across the grain.
Notes
Allow time to marinade the steak. Set aside at least 4 hours or up to 24. This will really help to tenderize the steak and create that juicy, flavorful steak you crave.
Slicing your steak before marinating really allows all those spices and liquids to seep inside the meat.
Once you have cooked the steak, allow it to rest for 10 minutes before you’ll thinly slice it across the grain.