Carne Asada marinade

[texican]

Greetings everyone,

I am going to grill up some Carne Asada (Fajitas to many) and was wondering if anyone had a good recipe for the marinade/rub. I used to go to a Carniceria (Mexican meat market) in Escondido, CA and get the "Ya Preparada" (Already prepared) but have not found a good one up hear in Sunny Seattle yet. So I have a good quality meat i am going to marinate and grill up sometime soon.

I have seen a few on other sites but wanted to know if any SMF Amigo's had a good one they have used. 

Gracias,

Texican.

 

[mballi3011]

I also use a Mexican store brand for such marindaes in fact I too used one yesterday for last nights dinner. But I don't know I good recipe for a home made marinade.

 

[scarbelly]

Greetings everyone,

I am going to grill up some Carne Asada (Fajitas to many) and was wondering if anyone had a good recipe for the marinade/rub. I used to go to a Carniceria (Mexican meat market) in Escondido, CA and get the "Ya Preparada" (Already prepared) but have not found a good one up hear in Sunny Seattle yet. So I have a good quality meat i am going to marinate and grill up sometime soon.

I have seen a few on other sites but wanted to know if any SMF Amigo's had a good one they have used. 

Gracias,

Texican.

 We know that place. Escondido is only about 30 minutes from here. Send ChefRob a PM he will have a good one for ya. I have some adobo rub that is going on my next one

 

[thebarbequeen]

 here's one I use, sorry about the font size - didn't think before I cut and pasted

Carne Asada

3 lb. thinly sliced round steak or loin flap

Mix in large bowl or casserole:

1-1/2 cups olive oil

4 Tbsp. chile powder (1 or several types, total)

3 Tbsp. chopped garlic

1 Tbsp. kosher salt

2 tsp. red pepper flakes

2 Tbsp. lime juice

(red onion pieces if desired)

Coat steak slices well in marinade. Cover and marinate in fridge up to 24 hours.

Cook about 2 min. per side on hot grill.

 

[meateater]

I used to live in Escondido also, 15 years ago. Try evoo, chile powder, lime juice and jalapeno juice, garlic and onion powder. Let it sit a few hours max or the lime juice will start cooking the meat.

 

[pit 4 brains]

Here's what ya do. get your flank or skirt steak or even a "london broil" sliced across the grain into sheets. For the marinade, combine a half gallon of orange juice, a bunch of orange zest and some slices of the orange you just zested. Toss in some some onion, finely chopped cilantro and some s&p as desired. You can even dash in a little worchester and some hot sauce.. Let this marinate come together for a while then add the meat and let it soak for a few hours or overnight..

 

[texican]

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[meateater]

I knew this was the right place to come for suggestions! Makes the Chargers losing to the Raiders a little easier. Thanks everyone. I will try them all and hope to see some more. Awesome. G.

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[chefrob]

just made some last week........

3-4 oranges juiced

2 limes juiced

1/2 c olive oil

1 onion

3 cloves garlic

2-3 japs

1 bunch cilantro

salt/pepper

1 small package of achiote paste

put all in blender and run untill smooth......add a little water if needed

 i pound with a malet and then marinate for 2-3 hrs, grill and make sure you have a big stack of warm tortillas.