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carne asada

[ kahr-neyuh-sah-duh ]
/ ˈkɑr neɪ əˈsɑ də /
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noun
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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Origin of carne asada

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