carne asada

American  

[kahr-ney uh-sah-duh] / ˈkɑr neɪ əˈsɑ də /

noun

1. Mexican Cooking. beef, typically skirt or flank steak, that is marinated or seasoned, usually with citrus juices, jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder, then grilled and thinly sliced across the grain.

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Etymology

Origin of carne asada

First recorded in 1825–35; from Spanish: literally, “roasted meat”

Example Sentences

A bunch of green onions left half-charred on the grill outside one of the smaller cabins suggested the arrival of the Mexican commandos coincided with a carne asada cookout.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

For some, that means fewer carne asada burritos and harissa bowls.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

We cousins all love him for his gregarious attitude, delicious carne asada and a career in cement that saw Chepe advance from laborer to supervisor.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2025

But, if the opportunity came up, he would enjoy carne asada – one of his favorite dishes – accompanied by a glass of Coca-Cola.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

We went to a twenty-four-hour burrito spot and ate carne asada tacos while waiting for our bus to come.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña