Crockpot Beef Carna Asada
A tender and flavorful Crockpot Beef Carna Asada that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine, perfect for tacos, burritos, or rice.
Ingredients
For the Beef and Marinade
- 2 lbs flank steak (or skirt steak) Choose good quality meat for the best flavor.
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- ½ tsp salt Adjust to taste.
- ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 Tbsp olive oil For greasing the crockpot.
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup soy sauce Use gluten-free alternative if needed.
- 2 Tbsp white vinegar
Optional Toppings
- tortillas (corn or flour) For serving.
- pico de gallo For serving.
- avocado slices For serving.
- Cotija cheese or crumbled feta For serving.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the smoked paprika, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, black pepper, onion powder, garlic powder, and oregano.
- Rub half of the spice mixture onto one side of the flank steak, then flip and coat the other side with the remaining spice mix.
- Mix together the orange juice, lime juice, lemon juice, soy sauce, and white vinegar in another bowl.
- Lightly grease the crockpot with olive oil and pour half of the marinade into the bottom.
- Lay the seasoned flank steak in the crockpot and pour the rest of the marinade over the top.
Cooking
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low heat for about 6 hours, checking for tenderness toward the end.
- Once done, remove the steak and allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then slice against the grain into thin strips.
- Return the sliced steak to the crockpot and mix with the cooking juices.
Serving
- Gently heat the tortillas and set up a serving station with warm tortillas, sliced beef, and toppings.
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Notes
For best results, marinate the steak overnight. Consider variations by mixing different citrus, spices, or using other meats.