Authentic Mexican Food Recipes

This traditional Mexican Carne Asada marinade recipe will marinade 5-6 pounds of meat and can be easily halved or doubled.

1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar (can substitute with white vinegar)
1/3 cup lime juice (can substitute with lemon juice)
1/3 cup orange juice
1 cup water
2 tablespoons peeled fresh garlic - crushed
1 tablespoons white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 tablespoon Mexican oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 orange, sliced
1/4 bunch cilantro, chopped (no stems)

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and whisk to combine.  To use with beef, place beef in gallon sized freezer bag or in the bottom of a shallow baking dish.  Pour carne asada marinade on top of beef, cover dish or close bag, and marinate beef for at least 1 hour before grilling.