Carne Asada Crockpot: The Easiest & Most Flavorful Recipe
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 2–3 lb flank steak or skirt steak
- 1 large orange, juiced
- 2 limes, juiced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
- Spices: cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, oregano, cayenne pepper (optional), black pepper, salt
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Juice the orange and limes into a bowl.
- Whisk together the juices with olive oil, soy sauce, and apple cider vinegar.
- Stir in minced garlic and jalapeño.
- Mix in spices until well combined; taste and adjust seasoning.
- Score the steak lightly and place it in a resealable bag or dish.
- Pour marinade over the steak; seal or cover and refrigerate for at least four hours (overnight preferred).
- Grease the slow cooker; add chopped onion on the bottom.
- Place marinated steak on top of onions; discard excess marinade.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours until tender.
- Shred steak with forks; return to cooker to mix with juices before serving.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup shredded carne asada (approximately 140g)
- Calories: 317
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg