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

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

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 • Jun. 15, 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

Tons of just carne asada, carnitas and al pastor, steaks, burgers and lots of cheese.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 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