carne asada

[kahr-ney uh-sah-duh]

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of carne asada¹

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