Blackstone Carne Asada

Blackstone Griddle Steak Recipes make the best weeknight dinner. Carne Asada is marinated flank steak grilled to perfection on a Blackstone griddle. Juicy steak bites delivers unbeatable flavor with that signature sear only a flat top.

Whether you’re feeding the family or hosting taco night, this easy Blackstone Recipes brings bold Mexican flavor straight to your backyard. If you love this recipe, then you will also love Blackstone Street Tacos and Flank Steak Tacos.

Why You’ll Love Blackstone Carne Asada

This restaurant quality recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal or to feed a crowd. It is ready in less than 10 minutes and is packed with flavor. The smoky, citrus flavor marinade makes the meat tender and incredibly flavorful.

Use this versatile meat to make tacos, quesadillas, nachos and more with all the fixings for a meal that you entire family will love.

Ingredients for Carne Asada Marinade

• Skirt Steak  – We used skirt steak in the recipe but you can easily make these tacos with flank, sirloin steak or sliced chuck roast. 
• Avocado Oil – I used avocado oil but you can easily use any oil with a high smoke point. Vegetable oil, coconut oil or canola oil all work great in this recipe.
• Jalapeño – Seeds removed and cut into large pieces. You can also use serrano peppers
• Cloves Garlic – You can also use garlic powder
• Cilantro – Chopped leaves and stems
• Orange and Fresh Lime Juice – Adds citrus flavor. You can also use Fresh Lemon or orange juice

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How to Make Carne Asada on the Blackstone Griddle

Step 1 – Slice the skirt steak and then dice it into small bite size pieces.  

Step 2 – Place all the marinade ingredients in a blender or food processor blend until smooth. 

Step 3 – Place the steak in a large bowl or ziplock bag. Cover with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (but not more than 8 hours). 

Step 4 – Preheat the Blackstone griddle over medium-high heat (approximately 450 degrees F). You want the griddle to be hot to get a good sear on the steaks. Spread the oil out onto the Blackstone grill.

Step 5 – Once the oil is hot, place the steak on the Blackstone grill on top of the oil. Let them cook for 2-3 minutes and do not move them to get a good sear on the steak. Use a spatula to flip the steaks onto a separate section of the grill. Then cook the steaks for 2-3 more minutes to sear the opposite side of the steaks.

Step 6 – Add the corn tortillas and cook them for 1-2 minutes per side to warm them up.  Then it’s time to assemble the carne asada street tacos. Use 2 tortillas per taco. Spoon the meat mixture onto the tacos. Serve with your favorite toppings and enjoy!  

Expert Tips

• Griddle – Before placing the steak on the griddle make sure the flat top grill is hot and oil has been added. This helps to create the best texture and helps to evenly cook the steak.
• Slice Steak – Dice the steak in about the same size pieces so it cooks about the same time.
• Cooking Steak – While cooking the steak make sure to allow it to cook for about 2 minutes before moving it.

Optional Add-On and Variations

• Veggies – Add Grilled Peppers and Onions for a delicious twist and added flavor
• Cojita Cheese – We love to serve with cojita cheese and drizzle of crema for extra richness
• Marinada – Change the ingredients in the marinade for what you prefer. We have used Chipotle Steak Marinade for a delicious twist.

How to Serve Blackstone Carne Asada

Carne Asada can be served in different ways. Here are a few delicious ways to enjoy this flavorful meat.

• Tacos – Serve the meat in corn tortillas with your favorite toppings such as sour cream, Guacamole, fresh cilantro, jalapeno, hot sauce, smoky salsa and onions
• Burrito Bowls – The meat is also delicious served over Instant Pot Cilantro Lime Rice Recipe or Spanish Rice, with Refried beans, Fresh Pico de Gallo, red onions, guacamole and grilled veggies
• Nachos – If we have leftover carne asada, I love to make oven nachos for a quick dinner.
• Quesadilla – Make carne asada quesadilla for a delicious lunch the next day.