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    Carne Asada Sirloin Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Rubbed with cumin, chili powder, and lime juice, left to marinate while the flavors sink into the meat, and then seared on a hot skillet until the outside is just slightly charred, carne asada is a big-flavored taste of Mexico that works perfectly as a main dish or as a salad topper.

    For example, you could use it instead of shrimp on this Mexican salad, or throw it on a taco salad for a truly deluxe variation.

    Carne Asada Sirloin

    The spices are what really make this recipe work, and letting them penetrate the meat while it rests in the fridge is essential for the best flavor, so don’t skimp on the marinade.

    Also, when you’re planning your cooking time, make sure to leave half an hour for the meat to come to room temperature: this greatly reduces the risk that you’ll end up with dry or unappetizing steak.

    If the steak is fridge-temperature when it hits the pan, you’ll have to cook it for a lot longer to heat up the inside, and while that’s going on, the outside will burn! If the whole steak starts at room temperature, it heats through more quickly, and you end up with a nice char, not a blackened crust of carbon body armor.

    All this marinating and resting time does take a little pre-planning, but the recipe itself isn’t time-intensive at all: the marinade does most of the work while you focus on something else.

    The number of people you’ll feed with 2 pounds of meat depends on how you’re serving it (salad topper or main dish), but if you’re cooking for four, you’ll probably have some extra for later.

    In that case, it’s just as good over greens the next day or cooked into something more creative like an omelet. For such quick prep work, that’s not too shabby at all: make it on the weekend, and you’ll have something to look forward to in Monday’s lunchbox.

    Carne Asada Sirloin Recipe

    PREP: 10 min + 2h marinade COOK: 10 min

    Ingredients

    • 2 lb. sirloin steak;
    • 2 cloves garlic, minced;
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano;
    • 1 tbsp. paprika;
    • 1 tbsp. powdered ancho chile or chili powder;
    • ½ tsp. ground cumin;
    • Juice of 1 lime;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste;
    Carne Asada Sirloin Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. In a small bowl, combine the garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, and ancho chile, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    2. Rub the meat with the lime juice.
    3. Rub the seasonings into the meat.
    4. Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
    5. Remove from the refrigerator and leave at room temperature for another 30 minutes.
    6. Melt some cooking fat on a skillet placed over medium-high heat and sear the sirloin for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until it reaches your desired doneness.

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    Carne Asada Sirloin Recipe

    Carne Asada Sirloin Recipe

    Enjoy a bold and spicy steak recipe from south of the border, perfect for dressing up salads or Paleo tacos.
    4.80 from 5 votes
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    Prep Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 20 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Mexican
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 337 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 lb. sirloin steak
    • 2 cloves garlic minced
    • 1 tsp. dried oregano
    • 1 tbsp. paprika
    • 1 tbsp. powdered ancho chile or chili powder
    • ½ tsp. ground cumin
    • Juice of 1 lime
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a small bowl, combine the garlic, oregano, paprika, cumin, and ancho chile, and season with salt and pepper to taste.
      2 cloves garlic, 1 tsp. dried oregano, 1 tbsp. paprika, 1 tbsp. powdered ancho chile or chili powder, ½ tsp. ground cumin, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
    • Rub the meat with the lime juice.
      2 lb. sirloin steak, Juice of 1 lime
    • Rub the seasonings into the meat.
    • Let it marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
    • Remove from the refrigerator and leave at room temperature for another 30 minutes.
    • Melt some cooking fat on a skillet placed over medium-high heat and sear the sirloin for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until it reaches your desired doneness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 337kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 51gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 138mgSodium: 194mgPotassium: 958mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2944IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 6mg
    Keyword carne asada, sirloin
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