Crockpot Carne Asada
Crockpot Carne Asada features flank steak marinated in orange juice, lime juice, and Mexican spices, slow-cooked until tender and perfect for tacos, burritos, or bowls.
4
servings15
minutes8
hours500
kcal8
hours15
minutesIngredients
2 lbs flank steak
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup lime juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 large onion, sliced
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes until well combined.
- Place the flank steak in a crockpot, then pour the prepared marinade over the steak, making sure it is evenly coated on all sides.
- Add the chopped cilantro and sliced onion on top of the steak in the crockpot. Cover and cook on low heat for 8 hours.
- After cooking, remove the steak from the crockpot and let it rest for about 5 minutes before slicing it thinly against the grain.
- Serve the sliced carne asada with warm tortillas, fresh lime wedges, and any additional toppings you desire, such as guacamole or salsa.
Nutrition Facts
- Total number of serves: 4
- Calories: 500kcal
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 620mg
- Potassium: 400mg
- Sugar: 8g
- Protein: 6g
- Calcium: 60mg
- Iron: 2mg
This Crockpot Carne Asada takes the beloved Mexican street food and makes it completely foolproof with slow cooker convenience that delivers tender, flavorful results every time. The citrus marinade—a vibrant combination of orange and lime juice with aromatic garlic and warm spices—infuses the flank steak with incredible flavor while the long, slow cooking breaks down the meat until it’s melt-in-your-mouth tender. Fresh cilantro and onions cook right alongside the beef, creating layers of flavor that make this perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, or rice bowls—basically any way you want to enjoy authentic carne asada at home.
