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

Well, I thought, at least it was just partially digested vitamins and not a carne asada burrito.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

When Viviana was finishing grad school at UC San Diego, her parents took her to a local Mexican restaurant, trying carne asada fries for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 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

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