Crockpot Carne Asada

Recipe by Daily Disher

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.

Course: Main

Cuisine: Mexican

Difficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

15 minutes

Cooking time

8 hours

Calories

500 kcal

8 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients

2 lbs flank steak

1 cup orange juice

½ cup lime juice

1 tablespoon olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon cumin

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

¼ 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 servings

Calories:

500kcal

Cholesterol:

0mg

Sodium:

620mg

Potassium:

400mg

Sugar:

Protein:

Calcium:

60mg

Iron:

2mg

Entrees Holiday Mexican

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.