Grilled Carne Asada Skirt Steak
By Traeger Kitchen
This beef is bursting with flavor. Marinated in a citrus, garlic, and cilantro mix, rubbed with Traeger Prime Rib Rub then grilled till tender, our carne asada will take your taco game to the next level.
Prep Time
10 Minutes
Cook Time
50 Minutes
Pellets
Cherry
Ingredients
Number of people serving
6
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Marinade
| 3 | oranges, juiced |
| 2 | lemons, juiced |
| 4 | limes, juiced |
| 3 Clove | garlic, minced |
| 1/2 Cup | cilantro, chopped |
| 1 | jalapeño, minced |
| 1/2 Tablespoon | cumin |
| 1/4 Cup | olive oil |
| 1 Teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 Teaspoon | pepper |
main
| 2 Pound | skirt steak |
| 3/4 Cup | Traeger Prime Rib Rub |
Step
1
Combine all ingredients for the marinade in a medium bowl and stir well to combine, dissolving the salt.
2
Trim any excess fat from the skirt steak and place in a large resealable bag. Pour marinade over the steak and transfer to the refrigerator. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
3
Remove from marinade and season both sides of the skirt steak with Traeger Prime Rib Rub. Let rest for 30 minutes.
4
When ready to cook, set Traeger temperature to 225℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke if available.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
Super Smoke
5
Place the skirt steak directly on the grill grate and smoke for 45 minutes.
225 ˚F / 107 ˚C
00:45
6
Remove steak from grill. Increase Traeger temperature to 500℉ and preheat, lid closed 15 minutes.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
7
When grill reaches temperature, sear each side of the steak for 2 minutes or until meat reaches an internal temperature of 135℉ for medium-rare.
500 ˚F / 260 ˚C
135 ˚F / 57 ˚C
8
Let rest 10 minutes before slicing against the grain. Enjoy!
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