Tequila & Lime Carne Asada

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Preparation info
  • Makes

    6–8

    servings
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Muy Bueno Fiestas: 100+ Delicious Mexican Recipes for Celebrating the Year

By Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack

Published 2023

  • About

My carne asada marinade is super simple, requiring just a few easy-to-find ingredients. The combination of butter, tequila, lime juice, lemon juice, garlic, serrano chile, and fresh herbs not only packs the beef with flavor but also tenderizes it.

The alcohol in tequila acts much like natural fruit enzymes, breaking down the meat protein for a more tender bite. Serve this carne asada sliced as a main with rice and vegetables or for breakfast with eggs, or chop it as a filling for ta