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”

Example Sentences

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

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

In the last week, Gomez said, her customers and co-workers have been rattled by ICE immigration raids, while life at the same time continues inside: shoppers browsing dried chiles and pushing shopping carts filled with freshly made tortillas and carne asada.

From Los Angeles Times

The parking lot outside the stadium felt relatively subdued, with some fans making carne asada on portable grills and others waving Mexican flags.

From Los Angeles Times

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