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Carne Asada Baja

A traditional Baja California dish — Carne Asada Baja is marinated, flame-kissed beef that anchors every Baja cookout, from Tijuana backyards to Ensenada beach camps.

⏱ 20 minPrep time
🔥 15 minCook time
🍽 6Servings
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Carne Asada Baja

A traditional Baja California dish — Carne Asada Baja is marinated, flame-kissed beef that anchors every Baja cookout, from Tijuana backyards to Ensenada beach camps. The marinade balances lime and garlic with a whisper of Worcestershire and beer, while the fire does the rest. Sliced thin against the grain and piled into tortillas with grilled onions, it is the taste of the northern border.

Step by stepInstructions

  1. Whisk together the lime juice, orange juice, garlic, cilantro, onion, Worcestershire, beer, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  2. Prick the steak with a fork and submerge it in the marinade; chill for at least two hours or overnight.
  3. Build a hot fire or heat a grill to high; shake off the excess marinade and pat the meat dry.
  4. Grill the steak for three to four minutes per side for medium-rare, until charred outside and rosy within.
  5. Rest the meat for five minutes, then slice thinly against the grain.
  6. Serve with grilled onions, warm tortillas, salsa, and avocado.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Never marinate skirt steak longer than overnight — the lime will turn it mushy. Slicing against the grain is the single most important step for tender carne asada.

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Recipe details

Prep20 min
Cook15 min
Servings6
CategoryBaja Kitchen
PublishedAugust 17, 2026
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