Carne asada

Carne asada is a grilled dish of beef that is popular in many Latin American countries. The meat is usually marinated in a citrus-based sauce before being grilled.

The origins of carne asada are not clear, but it is thought to have originated in Mexico or Central America. The dish is popular in many Latin American countries, including Mexico, Honduras, Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and Venezuela.

In Mexico, carne asada is often served with tortillas, refried beans, salsa, and guacamole. In Honduras, it is typically served with rice, beans, and plantains. In Nicaragua, it is often served with gallo pinto (rice and beans) and yuca frita (fried cassava).

Advice

When making carne asada, take your time to prepare the marinade. As carne asada is a traditional Mexican dish, it's important to use the right combination of spices to really bring out the flavor. Try combining cumin, garlic, oregano, and chili powder with a bit of olive oil and lime juice. Let the steak marinade for at least 4 hours, or even overnight. When you're ready to cook, use a hot grill or a cast iron pan to get that perfect charred flavor. When the steak is done, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing for the best results.

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Recipes

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Roy Choi's Carne Asada

  • black pepper
  • salt
  • budweiser
  • tomato
  • onion
  • cilantro
  • orange juice
  • ancho chili powder
  • mirin
  • skirt steak
  • olive oil
  • sugar
  • jalapeño
  • lime juice
  • garlic
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Authentic Carne Asada

  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • orange juice
  • salt
  • vegetable oil
  • black pepper
  • flank
  • white vinegar
  • lime
  • garlic
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The Best Carne Asada Recipe

  • salt
  • flour tortilla
  • cumin seed
  • coriander seed
  • cilantro
  • skirt steak
  • dark brown sugar
  • fish sauce
  • olive oil
  • lime juice
  • soy sauce
  • chipotle
  • ancho chile
  • guajillo chile
  • oranges juice
  • garlic
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Carne Asada

  • salt
  • serrano chile
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • orange juice
  • lime juice
  • skirt steak
  • mexican oregano
  • lime
  • honey
  • garlic
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Instant Pot Carne Asada

  • onion
  • brown sugar
  • chili powder
  • oregano
  • jalapeño
  • lemon
  • lime
  • avocado
  • garlic powder
  • red pepper flake
  • cumin
  • corn tortilla
  • cilantro
  • skirt steak
  • lime
  • beef stock
  • plum tomato
  • lime
  • black pepper
  • salt
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Carne Asada (Juicy Skirt Steak + Mojo Marinade!)

  • orange zest
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • batch pico de gallo
  • batch restaurant salsa
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • ancho chily
  • outside skirt steak
  • brown sugar
  • oregano
  • cumin
  • salt
  • corn tortilla
  • lime juice
  • maggi seasoning
  • orange juice
  • garlic
  • cilantro
  • mojo sauce
  • guacamole
  • lime
  • oil
  • queso fresco
  • radish
  • sour cream
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Carne Asada

  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • orange juice
  • salt
  • lime juice
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • white vinegar
  • garlic
  • flank skirt
  • avocado
  • cilantro
  • lime
  • oil
  • pico de gallo
  • tortilla
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Carne Asada

  • black pepper
  • torta salsa
  • cilantro
  • iceberg lettuce
  • onion
  • onion
  • avocado
  • chuck roll
  • garlic salt
  • tomato
  • water
  • white vinegar
  • tomato
  • jalapeño
  • bolillo roll
  • mayonnaise
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Carne Asada

  • lime juice
  • salt
  • cumin
  • jalapeño
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • soy sauce
  • sugar
  • skirt steak
  • red wine vinegar
  • garlic
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Carne Asada

  • orange juiced
  • pepper
  • cayenne pepper
  • limes juiced
  • flank
  • oil
  • chilli powder
  • cumin
  • salt
  • oregano
  • garlic
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Carne Asada

  • onion powder
  • skirt steak
  • garlic
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • white pepper
  • lime
  • pineapple juice
  • cilantro
  • soy sauce
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Carne Asada

  • orange juice
  • lime juice
  • salt
  • cilantro
  • olive oil
  • white vinegar
  • jalapeno chile
  • skirt steak
  • sugar
  • garlic
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Carne Asada

  • olive oil
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • pepper
  • orange juice
  • soy sauce
  • chili powder
  • salt
  • lime
  • flank steak
  • garlic
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Slow Cooker Carne Asada

  • cilantro
  • jalapeño
  • flank steak
  • orange juice
  • salt
  • olive oil
  • black pepper
  • white vinegar
  • lime
  • garlic
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Nicaraguan-Style Carne Asada

  • seville orange juice
  • black pepper
  • beef bouillon powder
  • onion
  • seville orange zest
  • skirt steak
  • vegetable oil
  • salt
  • garlic
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Carne Asada

  • chili powder
  • cumin
  • jalapeño
  • lime
  • orange
  • flank steak
  • cilantro
  • oregano
  • avocado oil
  • garlic
  • salt

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
garlic
cilantro
lime
black pepper
skirt steak
olive oil
jalapeño
lime juice
orange juice
cumin
onion
oregano
soy sauce
white vinegar
sugar
chili powder
flank steak
avocado
tomato
corn tortilla
oil
canola oil
orange
vegetable oil
flank
chipotle
red wine vinegar
brown sugar
queso fresco
tortilla
pepper
herdez® salsa verde
budweiser
ancho chili powder
mirin
beef
green onion
flour tortilla
cumin seed
coriander seed
dark brown sugar
fish sauce
ancho chile
guajillo chile
oranges juice
serrano chile
mexican oregano
honey
parsley
corn
lemon
garlic powder
red pepper flake
beef stock
plum tomato
orange zest
batch pico de gallo
batch restaurant salsa
ancho chily
outside skirt steak
maggi seasoning
mojo sauce
guacamole
radish
sour cream
flank skirt
pico de gallo
torta salsa
iceberg lettuce
chuck roll
garlic salt
water
bolillo roll
mayonnaise
orange juiced
cayenne pepper
limes juiced
chilli powder
onion powder
white pepper
pineapple juice
jalapeno chile
herdez® salsa casera
grape seed oil
oaxaca cheese
files mignon
herdez® guacamole salsa
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seville orange juice
beef bouillon powder
seville orange zest
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nopale
masa harina
queso cotija
sirloin steak
avocado oil

Insights

Correlated with Higher Ratings

  • jalapeño

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 68%
  • cilantro 64%
  • garlic 64%

Common Ingredients

  • lime 45%
  • olive oil 45%

Usual Ingredients

  • black pepper 36%
  • cumin 36%
  • jalapeño 36%
  • lime juice 36%
  • orange juice 36%
  • skirt steak 36%
  • oregano 27%

Rarey Ingredients

  • soy sauce 23%
  • white vinegar 23%