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Tequila Lime Carne Asada Skewers
Marinated skirt steak is grilled to perfection for these Tequila Lime Carne Asada Skewers. This tender, grilled meat is full of authentic Mexican flavor.
Yield:
4
Prep Time:
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
10
minutes
mins
Marinating:
2
hours
hrs
Total Time:
2
hours
hrs
25
minutes
mins
Author:
Yvette Marquez
Course:
Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
3
limes
,
juiced
3
ounces
tequila
¼
cup
melted butter
4
cloves
garlic
,
minced
1
jalapeno
,
minced
1
cup
chopped fresh cilantro
1
teaspoon
salt
½
teaspoon
pepper
1/4
teaspoon
chili powder
1
teaspoon
lime zest
¼
teaspoon
garlic powder
¼
teaspoon
onion powder
1
2 pound
skirt or flank steak
Instructions
In a gallon size resealable bag, combine lime juice, tequila, butter, garlic, jalapeno, and cilantro.
Seal bag and squeeze it around in the bag to combine.
In a small bowl combine salt, pepper, chili powder, lime zest, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Sprinkle half of the dry ingredients over the skirt steak and rub.
Place skirt steak into the bag.
Seal and make sure all the meat is coated in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.
Remove the skirt steak from the marinade, and discard excess marinade.
Cut meat it into thin strips and thread beef on wooden skewers.
Sprinkle remaining dry seasoning on meat and bring meat to room temperature.
Heat an outdoor grill to medium-high heat.
Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side.
Notes
Serve these with
Chile de Arbol Salsa
- one of my favorite salsas combined with grilled beef.
Nutrition
Calories:
490
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
7
g
,
Protein:
49
g
,
Fat:
24
g
,
Saturated Fat:
12
g
,
Cholesterol:
168
mg
,
Sodium:
813
mg
,
Potassium:
858
mg
,
Fiber:
2
g
,
Sugar:
1
g
,
Vitamin A:
739
IU
,
Vitamin C:
21
mg
,
Calcium:
76
mg
,
Iron:
4
mg