Description
Fire up the grill and get ready to wow your taste buds with this vibrant, flavor-packed Carne Asada with Avocado Salsa Verde. Perfect for quick dinners, weekend cookouts, or anytime you’re craving bold food ideas, this dish combines juicy marinated steak with a creamy, zesty salsa that’s bursting with citrus and fresh herbs. It’s a fast, easy recipe that hits all the right notes—smoky, spicy, tangy, and utterly satisfying. Whether you’re hunting for new dinner ideas, a healthy snack, or a show-stopping party dish, this carne asada brings the heat in the best way. Get ready to slice into one of the most mouthwatering meals you’ll ever make!
Ingredients
For the Carne Asada:
- 1½ to 2 lbs flank or skirt steak
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice (about 2–3 limes)
- ¼ cup fresh orange juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Avocado Salsa Verde:
- 4 tomatillos, husked and halved
- 1–2 jalapeños, stemmed (seeded for mild)
- ½ small red onion
- 1 garlic clove
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 1 large ripe avocado, diced
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together lime juice, orange juice, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, cilantro, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- Place steak in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour in marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, up to overnight.
- For the salsa, blend tomatillos, jalapeños, onion, garlic, cilantro, lime juice, and salt until smooth. Fold in diced avocado.
- Preheat grill (or cast iron skillet) to high heat.
- Remove steak from marinade and grill 3–5 minutes per side until desired doneness.
- Let steak rest for 5 minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
- Serve with avocado salsa verde and garnish with extra cilantro and lime wedges.