Tequila Citrus Carne Asada Marinade

Need the ultimate marinade for grilled short ribs? Look no further then these flanken cut beef short ribs soaked in a Tequila Citrus Carne Asada Marinade. This tasty cut of beef is complemented by all the orange, rosemary, and tequila flavors then is seared over a scorching hot grill for perfect grilled short ribs.

What is a great marinade for Carne Asada?

The ultimate marinade for grilled short ribs is the combination of tequila and orange juice. Those flavors soak into the marbled beef then are enhanced when the sugars of the marinade help create grill marks when grilling. The marinade is not complete though without the flavors of garlic and rosemary.

Citrus Tequila Marinade with Beef Short Ribs

How do you grill short ribs with the Tequila Citrus Carne Asada Marinade?

The best cut of beef shorts ribs for the grill is the flanken cut. Because its a very thin cut of beef, it only needs a few minutes on the grill. This is not a low and slow process. High fat content and high heat is all that is needed for this delicious flavor beef explosion to grill.

Bring your gas grill up to 500 degrees. Your grill should be smoking hot. I prefer a gas grill over charcoal or wood because of the even distribution of heat. Uneven grill temps will ruin this recipe.

Place the marinated Carne Asada on the grill for one minute and then flip. Grill for another one minute and then with a good pair of tongs take off the heat. That’s it! So simple and quick. A few minutes on the grill is all it takes to grill these thin pieces of beef and get some tasty grill marks.

Beef Short Ribs being grilled at night

Don’t confuse the simple grilling method for lack of flavor. This marinade is fantastic. The orange, tequila, and rosemary has soaked into the meat fibers and compliment the beef flavor perfectly.

Flanken Cut Carne Asada Ribs Plated by Sear Marks

Tips for Tequila Citrus Carne Asada Marinade for grilled short ribs.

• Start with a clean grill. No one wants dirty beef short ribs.
• Pat the short ribs dry before going on the grill. Wet short ribs equals no grill marks.
• Make sure the grill is above 400 degrees Fahrenheit before you put the ribs on. Cold grills don’t promote grill marks.

This a great beef recipe as a full meal or an appetizer to share amongst friends. Either way you’ll get some compliments on your grilling skills and this recipe.

Flanken Cut Beef Short Ribs with Sear Marks Plated with tongs

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Print Recipe

Tequila Citrus Carne Asada Marinade for Beef Short Ribs

By Drew – Serves: 2

Prep Time: 5 minutes – Cooking Time: 5 minutes

The Tequila Citrus Carne Asada Marinade soaks into the marbled beef short ribs and then seared on the grill for a tasty beef treat. This gilled short rib recipe is great for a meal or as an appetizer to be shared with friends.

Ingredients

• 3 pounds Flanken Cut Beef Short Ribs
• 5 ounces tequila
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
• cracked black pepper
• kosher salt

Instructions

1

Combine Orange Juice, Tequila, rosemary and fresh cracked black pepper in a container or zip lock bag

2

Add Short Ribs

3

Let marinate over night or at least 12 hours

4

Bring Gas Grill up to 500 degrees

5

Place Beef Short Ribs on Grill over direct heat

6

Grill for 2 minutes then flip

7

Grill for another 2 minutes then take off the grill

Notes

Pat the ribs dry before grilling. Damp ribs will steam not grill.