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”

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carne asada

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

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

Their lively, accordion-rich music feels classic enough to be right at home on the playlist for your next carne asada.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2026

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

I grabbed a carne asada burrito and a Coke after I got off the train at Davis Square.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan