Smoked Traeger Carne Asada

4.91 from 10 votes

Get ready for the most tender and juicy smoked Carne asada you've ever had!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 10

Marinate Time4

Total Time5 20

Course: dinner, entree, lunch

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 276kcal

Begin by marinating flank or skirt steak in my Carne asada marinade for 4 or more hours.
When you are ready to smoke the Carne asada, set your Traeger to 165 F and select the smoke or super smoke setting if you have it. Allow the grill to preheat using your favorite flavor of wood pellets while you prep the steaks. Remove the meat from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels. Mix dry rub ingredients and use to season both sides of the meat.
Place the meat directly on the preheated grill and set a timer for 2 hours. After 2 hours of smoking remove the meat and turn off super smoke. Place the meat on two sheets of foil. Pour lime juice and orange juice over the meat. Seal the foil packages and place them back on the grill. Smoke the Carne asada at the same temperature for one hour.
Remove the steak from the grill and turn the smoker's temperature up to 450 degrees F. When the smoker is ready, unwrap the steaks and quickly add them to the grill. Sear for 3 minutes on each side.
Take the Carne asada off the grill and cover with foil. Rest the Carne asada for 5 minutes before slicing it against the grain.

Marinating the beef overnight is even better!
Not sure what wood flavor to use? Try hickory, pecan, and mesquite!
You may want to double up on the foil to avoid leaks!
Be sure to save some Carne Asada to make California burritos, Mexican breakfast burritos, or Carne asada tacos.
Store leftover Carne asada in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Reheat the smoked Carne asada in a hot cast-iron skillet.