Carne Asada
This Carne Asada delivers 32g protein and 322 calories per serving, providing lean protein with minimal added fat. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, stretching through multiple meals without batch-cooking fatigue. Built for cutting phases where you need high protein within controlled calories.
Ingredients
- •Orange Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Lime Juice, Fresh(60g)
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Garlic(30g)
- •Oregano, Dried(10g)
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •2 Teaspoons Kosher Salt, Plus More To Taste
- •Cumin, Ground(10g)
- •1 Teaspoon Freshly Cracked Black Pepper, Plus More To Taste
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •Beef Flank Steak, Boneless(907g)
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, oregano, chili powder, salt, cumin, pepper, and cayenne.
- 2Place the steak in a 9x13-inch baking dish or a plastic zip-top bag. Cover it with the marinade and turn to coat. Let the steak marinate in the fridge for 1 to 4 hours.
- 3Discard the extra marinade, then season the steak with salt and pepper.
- 4Heat the grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F). Add the steak to the grill and cook for 5 to 8 minutes per side for medium-rare (notes below).
- 5Transfer the steak to a cutting board and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes. Thinly slice the steak against the grain and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
322
calories
32g
protein
20g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 6g
- Saturated fat
- 6.2g
- Sodium
- 130 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.7g
6 servings per batch · ~186g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Carne Asada have per serving?
Each serving delivers 32g of protein and 322 calories with 20g fat and 6g carbs. This is a lean, protein-focused option with minimal carbohydrate contribution.
How long does Carne Asada take to prep?
Quick prep stovetop recipe that batch-preps 6 servings at once, making it highly efficient for meal prepping multiple protein servings throughout the week. One cooking session covers multiple meals with minimal active time.
Is Carne Asada good for muscle gain?
At 32g protein and 322 calories per serving, this recipe is well-suited for muscle-building phases where high protein intake pairs with controlled calories. The minimal carbs (6g) make it stackable with carbohydrate sources around training times.
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