Skinny Carne Asada with lean flap meat is marinaded with a soy vinegar sauce and grilled for a tender, lean Mexican restaurant favorite for an easy diet-friendly meal.
Prep Time2hours
Cook Time15minutes
Total Time2hours15minutes
Servings6servings
Calories198kcal
AuthorSabrina
Ingredients
1 1/2poundsflap meattrimmed of excess fat
3tablespoonswhite vinegar
1/4cuplite soy sauce
3clovesgarlicminced
1/2teaspoonKosher salt
1/2teaspoonground black pepper
1teaspoonchili powder
1teaspoondried oregano
1teaspoonground cumin
1teaspoonpaprika
1limejuiced and zested
1tablespoonolive oil
Instructions
Using a meat tenderizer, flatten the steak by about half to three quarters the thickness (this helps the steak become more tender)
Add all the ingredients together into a large bowl and let marinade for 2-4 hours (up to 8 hours).
In a large cast iron grill pan or outdoor grill, cook the meat on high heat for 3-4 minutes on each side.
Let rest for five minutes before slicing against the grain.
Nutrition Facts
Skinny Carne Asada
Amount Per Serving (1 /6th recipe)
Calories 198Calories from Fat 96
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.7g16%
Saturated Fat 2.9g15%
Cholesterol 70mg23%
Sodium 629mg26%
Total Carbohydrates 3.5g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.9g4%
Sugars 0.5g
Protein 23.1g46%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.