Healthy Carne Asada Recipe + Leftover Recipes!
This healthy Carne Asada recipe is so easy and delicious! In addition to this easy Carne Asada marinade recipe, I'm including recipes that you can make with the leftovers–if you have them! Street Tacos, a Burrito Salad Bowl with Homemade Dressing, Enchiladas, and Tostadas!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 207kcal
Equipment
- Kitchen Knife
- Cutting Board
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb skirt steak diced into small pieces
Healthy Carne Asada Marinade
- .25 cup vinegar white
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos or low sodium Tamari or Soy Sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp lime juice 1 lime
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 1 orange juice from
- 1 tbsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
Instructions
- Dice the skirt steak. 1.5 lb skirt steak
- Combine all the marinade ingredients in a large zippered bag or container with lid. .25 cup vinegar , 2 tbsp coconut aminos, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tbsp lime juice, 2 tsp olive oil, 1 orange, 1 tbsp chili powder, 1 tsp oregano, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp onion powder
- Add the diced steak to the container and mix to ensure it is completely covered by the marinade.
- Place in the fridge for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
- Coat a large skillet with olive/avocado oil and heat on high heat. When the pan is hot, scoop the meat into the skillet and dispose of the marinade.
- Cook the meat until the desired doneness (a minimum internal temperature of at least 145°F. (approx. 5-8 minutes)
- Remove the carne asada from the heat and warm your low carb tortillas on the hot skillet.
- Chop the onions and cilantro.
- Eat this by itself, with one of the recipes above.
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Notes
Carne asada can be frozen in the marinade for future use. You can also marinade and cook half and then freeze the other half depending on what you are making.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 71mg | Sodium: 211mg | Potassium: 389mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 3mg