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Skinny Carne Asada

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.  
Yield 6 servings
Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Carne Asada on plate with peppers
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Ingredients
 

  • 1 1/2 pounds flap meat trimmed of excess fat
  • 3 tablespoons white vinegar
  • 1/4 cup lite soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 lime juiced and zested
  • 1 tablespoon olive 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

Serving: 1/6th recipe | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.5g | Protein: 23.1g | Fat: 10.7g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 629mg | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 0.5g

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