# Carne Asada

Learn how to make the perfect carne asada with Chef Merito's classic recipe, grilled to juicy perfection with crispy edges.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Category: Sauce & Condiment
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 3 pounds Butterfly flat meat (Ranchera)
- 3 juice of Fresh limes
- 1 juice of Fresh orange
- 12 ounces Mexican lager
- dashes Chef Merito Steak & Meat Seasoning
- 1 sliced Red onion
- handful Cilantro
- 1 half White onion
- Corn tortillas
- spoonful Salsa verde

## Instructions

1. Start with 3 pounds of butterfly flat meat, also known as ranchera.
2. Prepare the marinade by adding the juice of 3 fresh limes to the meat.
3. Add the juice of 1 fresh orange to the meat for the marinade.
4. Pour 12 ounces of your favorite Mexican lager into the marinade.
5. Season generously with Chef Merito Steak & Meat Seasoning.
6. Mix all the ingredients together thoroughly to incorporate the flavors into the meat.
7. Add sliced red onion and cilantro to the marinade.
8. Cover the meat and marinate for at least 30 minutes, or ideally 2-4 hours for best results.
9. Once the coals are ready, add mesquite logs to the grill for an old-school touch and flavor.
10. Season the grill by rubbing a half white onion on the hot grates.
11. Place the marinated carne asada on the hot grill.
12. Flip the meat to cook both sides, ensuring a beautiful color and crispy edges.
13. Add a little extra Chef Merito Steak & Meat Seasoning while the meat is on the grill.
14. Cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side for perfect doneness.
15. Rest the cooked meat in a glass bowl, covered, for a few minutes.
16. Roll the perfectly rested meat and cut it across the grain into thin strips.
17. Warm fresh corn tortillas on the grill.
18. Assemble the taco by adding the prime ranchera meat to a warm tortilla.
19. Top with a spoonful of salsa verde.
20. Finish with a classic topping of chopped cebolla (onion) and cilantro.

## Equipment

- Grill
- Tongs
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Glass bowl

## Tips

- Always add just a little extra seasoning to the meat while cooking on the grill.
- The key to perfect carne asada is to cook it hot and fast for beautiful color, juiciness, and crispy edges.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8AWajyb/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/bc0956bc-74a5-4cd8-bec0-eda598a96af3
- Extracted: 2025-10-21

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