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Carne Asada Sirloin Recipe
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Carne Asada Sirloin Recipe

Enjoy a bold and spicy steak recipe from south of the border, perfect for dressing up salads or Paleo tacos.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword carne asada, sirloin
Prep Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 337kcal
Cost 25

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: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 51g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 138mg | Sodium: 194mg | Potassium: 958mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2944IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 110mg | Iron: 6mg