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Crockpot Carne Asada Recipe

Crockpot Carne Asada Recipe
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This Crockpot Carne Asada recipe offers a tender, flavorful slow-cooked flank or skirt steak marinated in citrus juices and spices. Perfect for a convenient, hands-off meal, it’s ideal served with warm tortillas, rice, or a fresh salad for a delicious Mexican-inspired dinner.

Ingredients

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Meat

  • 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak

Marinade

  • 1/3 cup orange juice
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp oregano

Additional Flavorings

  • 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and oregano until well combined to create a flavorful marinade.
  2. Marinate the Steak: Place the flank or skirt steak in the slow cooker and pour the marinade over it, making sure the meat is thoroughly coated for maximum flavor absorption.
  3. Add Aromatics: Add the sliced jalapeño and chopped cilantro on top of the steak for an extra layer of fresh, spicy flavor.
  4. Slow Cook: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the steak becomes tender and easily shredded with a fork.
  5. Rest and Slice: Remove the cooked steak from the slow cooker and let it rest for 5 minutes. Then slice it thinly against the grain to retain tenderness.
  6. Serve: Serve the carne asada with warm tortillas, rice, or a crisp fresh salad to complete this hearty and delicious meal.

Notes

  • For extra heat, do not remove the seeds from the jalapeño before slicing.
  • You can substitute flank steak with skirt steak or even flap meat for similar results.
  • Marinating overnight before slow cooking can intensify the flavors.
  • Serve with fresh lime wedges for added zest.
  • Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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