This easy Blackstone carne asada recipe is a breeze to prep (no chopping!) and is completely done in a Ziploc bag! However, it’s so delicious that you’ll come back to it over and over again! I prepare this in the evening after my toddler goes to bed. Then it’s ready to use later in the week.
Equipment Used
This recipe only uses a Blackstone griddle and a couple basic cooking utensils:
Ingredients Used
Additionally, this recipe only uses a few pantry-staple ingredients:
- Skirt Steak
- Salt & Pepper
- Cumin & Chili Powder
- Olive oil & avocado oil
- Orange juice & lime juice
- Cilantro
- Minced garlic
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q: Do the measurements have to be exact in this easy Blackstone carne asada recipe?
- A: No, they do not! This is the perfect recipe to eyeball. It will still turn out delicious as long as the actual amounts used are somewhat close to the measurements provided.
- Q: Should I use fresh orange juice or bottled orange juice?
- A: I have only used bottled orange juice for this recipe, so that is what I recommend. Fresh would be delicious, but I’d use about half of the amount in the recipe to ensure that the marinade is not too tart/bitter.
Time-Saving Tips for Easy Blackstone Carne Asada
- Use store-bought minced garlic instead of peeling/mincing garlic yourself!
- Use bottled lime juice instead of hand-squeezing the limes.
- Substitute avocado oil for olive oil to reach for one less item.
- Opt for the gallon bag to save yourself from needing to wash a dish that was contaminated with raw meat.
- Use scissors to cut the appropriate amount of cilantro.
Serving Suggestions for Easy Blackstone Carne Asada
- Diced with a salad – one of my favorite lunches to bring to work! I usually include chopped romaine, halved cherry tomatoes, and diced avocado. Of course, this salad is not complete without a delicious dressing! I frequently opt for my high-protein, low-calorie ranch.
- Street tacos – add the carne asada to corn tortillas, diced onion, and cilantro. Chef’s kiss!
- Build-your-own copycat Chipotle bowls!
Easy Blackstone Carne Asada
Ingredients
- 1.5 lb skirt steak
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 0.5 cup orange juice
- 0.25 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 0.25 cup cilantro approximate, no need to chop
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 0.5 tsp cumin
- Avocado oil
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a Ziploc bag or reusuable container. Ensure the marinade covers the skirt steak.
- Let refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 48 hours.
- Preheat Blackstone to medium-high heat and coat cooking area with thin layer of avocado oil.
- Once the Blackstone is hot, place the skirt steak evenly on the Blackstone.
- Cook for approximately 5-6 minutes on each side. Ensure there are darkened crispy parts on each side before flipping the skirt steak and removing it from the Blackstone. Verify that the internal temperature is at least 135 degrees F for medium-rare carne asada.
- Let the carne asada rest for about 10 minutes before slicing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 403kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 37gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 995mgPotassium: 601mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 298IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 3mg
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Nutrition Facts
Easy Blackstone Carne Asada
Amount per Serving
Calories
403
% Daily Value*
Fat
26
g
40
%
Saturated Fat
7
g
44
%
Trans Fat
1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
15
g
Cholesterol
107
mg
36
%
Sodium
995
mg
43
%
Potassium
601
mg
17
%
Carbohydrates
5
g
2
%
Fiber
0.4
g
2
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
37
g
74
%
Vitamin A
298
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
18
mg
22
%
Calcium
27
mg
3
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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