Instant Pot Carne Asada
This Instant Pot Carne Asada makes delicious thinly sliced steak that is perfect for rice bowls, tacos, or any dish that needs a kick of Mexican-inspired goodness! Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime for the ultimate finish.
Instant Pot Carne Asada
This Instant Pot Carne Asada recipe features thinly sliced flank or skirt steak marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, citrus juices, garlic, and spices.
The steak is pressure cooked to perfection in the Instant Pot, resulting in tender and delicious meat that can be served in various ways such as over rice or in tacos. Garnish with fresh cilantro and a squeeze of lime.
Great for taco Tuesday, Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you are wanting a delicious Mexican dish.
Ingredients for Instant Pot Carne Asada
Flank or skirt steak: Choose a cut of beef that is well-marbled for best flavor and tenderness. Slicing it thinly allows for quicker cooking and better absorption of the marinade.
Soy sauce: Choose low-sodium soy sauce if you're watching your salt intake. Tamari can be used as a gluten-free alternative.
Orange juice: You can use fresh or bottled.
Lime juice: Fresh lime juice works best to add a zesty kick to the marinade. Adjust the amount based on personal preference.
Garlic: Fresh garlic will give the dish a robust flavor.
Seasonings (cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano): Make sure your spices are fresh for maximum flavor. Adjust the amounts based on your preferences.
Salt and pepper: Season to taste, keeping in mind that soy sauce already adds saltiness to the marinade.
Vegetable oil: While optional, adding oil can help with browning the meat and prevent sticking in the Instant Pot.
Fresh cilantro: Chop just before serving. If you're not a fan of cilantro, you can substitute with parsley.
Lime wedges: To squeeze over just before serving.
How to Make Instant Pot Carne Asada
To make Instant Pot Carne Asada, start by combining soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper in a bowl to create the marinade.
Place the sliced steak in a resealable plastic bag or casserole dish, and pour the marinade over the meat. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for the best flavor.
For extra flavor, you can choose to use the "Sauté" function on the Instant Pot. Heat some vegetable oil and brown the marinated steak in batches in the Instant Pot. Once browned, add about 2 tablespoons of water to the pot and scrape the bottom to release any cooked-on bits.
Return all the steak and marinade to the Instant Pot.
Secure the lid, set the Instant Pot to "Pressure Cook" on high, and cook for 10 minutes. After cooking, perform a quick release of pressure.
Serve the Instant Pot Carne Asada over rice, in tacos, or with your preferred side dishes.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice for an extra burst of flavor.
Tips & Tricks to Make the Best Instant Pot Carne Asada
Use a flavorful marinade: The key to delicious Instant Pot Carne Asada is a well-seasoned marinade. Make sure to let the steak marinate for at least 2 hours, but for best results, marinate it overnight.
Brown the steak for extra flavor: While browning the marinated steak is optional, it can add better flavor to the meat.
Deglaze the pot: After browning the steak, make sure to deglaze the pot by adding a bit of water to the Instant Pot and scraping the bottom to remove any cooked-on bits. This will prevent any potential burn notice during pressure cooking.
How to Store Leftovers
To store any leftovers of the carne Asada made in your Instant Pot, allow to cool to room temperature before transferring it to an airtight container or covering with plastic wrap.
Store in the fridge for 4-5 days.
You can heat in the oven at 350°F for 15-20 or until the internal temp is at least 165°F.
What to Serve with Instant Pot Carne Asada
So many good options to pair this with. Here are some of our favorites:
Mexican street corn: Grilled corn on the cob topped with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, and lime juice is so delicious!.
Cilantro lime rice: Fluffy rice flavored with fresh cilantro and zesty lime juice..
Refried beans: Creamy and seasoned beans made from scratch or canned.
Salsa and guacamole: Made fresh or store bought, you can't go wrong with these sides.
Tortillas: Warm, soft tortillas that can be used to wrap up the carne Asada.
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Instant Pot Carne Asada
Ingredients
- 2 pounds flank or skirt steak thinly sliced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 Tablespoons lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil optional
- Fresh cilantro chopped (for garnish)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, dried oregano, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place the sliced steak in a resealable plastic bag or casserole dish and pour the marinade over the meat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best flavor.
- Optional: Select the "Sauté" function on the Instant Pot. Heat vegetable oil and add marinated steak in batches to the Instant Pot and brown slightly. After browning the steak, add about 2 tablespoons of water to the Instant Pot and scrape the bottom to remove any cooked-on pieces.
- Return all of the steak and remaining marinade to the Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid, set the Instant Pot to "Pressure Cook" on high, and cook for 10 minutes. Once done, perform a quick release of pressure.
- Serve the Instant Pot Carne Asada over rice, in tacos, or with your favorite accompaniments.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with lime wedges.
Notes
Please note that the nutritional content of this recipe will vary based on the specific ingredients used. For a detailed breakdown of the nutritional values, consider using a recipe nutrition calculator with the exact brands and measurements you've used.
