In a microwave safe tray/plate heat on high for 1.5 minutes, rotate the pouch 1/2 turn, puncture 2 small holes in the pouch, and cover with a paper towel. Heat on high an additional 3 minutes …
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Carne asada is incredibly low in carbs. In my recipe, each 5 oz portion of steak + marinade has just 2 grams of carbs. The full nutrition stats can be found in the recipe card below, but here are the highlights: Is Carne Asada Keto? Yes! Carne asada is keto.
However, you can use another thin cut of lean beef, such as flank steak, if you prefer to cook your meat more in the medium to well-done temperature range. My second secret for a quick and easy Carne Asada is to use a fork to poke holes over the entire surface of the steak, allowing the marinade to penetrate the meat in a shorter amount of time.
That being said, all of the carne asada recipes have key ingredients that make the steak so tender and flavorful: citrus, spices and oil. Citrus juices and tamari sauce tenderize and bring out a deep rich flavor in the meat. A spice blend of ground cumin, garlic powder, salt and crushed red pepper flakes season the steak to perfection.
Marinate the meat in the fridge. I recommend anywhere from 2-8 hours, but no longer as you don’t want to end up with mushy meat. I like to drizzle the marinade over the meat in a glass baking dish. Store it in the refrigerator until you’re ready to cook it. PRO TIP: Remove your Mexican carne asada about 30 minutes before you’re going to cook it.