Carne asada

Carne asada

Alternative names	Asado
Place of origin	Worldwide
Region or state	Mexico, Central America
Serving temperature	Fire, Grilled
Main ingredients	Beef
Variations	Seasonings
Cookbook: Carne asada   Media: Carne asada

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Carne asada (literally "grilled meat") is a Mexican and Central American dish of grilled and sliced beef, usually arrachera, sirloin steak, tenderloin steak or rib steak.^[1] It is usually cooked with a certain amount of searing to impart a charred flavor. Carne asada can be served as a main dish or as an ingredient in other dishes. The term carne asada translates to "grilled meat"; the English "roast beef" is so named in Spanish.

The term "Carne asada" is used in Mexico and Central America, and refers to the style of grilled meat in those countries. In South America, the term used for grilled meat is "asado", and it has a different style and preparation.

Preparation

Carne asada can be purchased from meat markets either prepared (preparada, i.e., already marinated) or not (no preparada), for marinating at home.^[1] The meat can be marinated in many different ways, from simply rubbing with salt to using spice rubs such as lemon and pepper or garlic salt and lime, before being cooked on a grill.^[1][2] Some recipes incorporate beer into the marinade. It can be chopped so it is more easily put into tacos and burritos.

As an ingredient

Carne asada can be served as a main dish, but it is also commonly chopped up and used as an ingredient in other dishes.^[1] These popular dishes use carne asada as a main ingredient:

As an event

In Mexico, Central America, and the American Southwest, the phrase "carne asada" can also be used to describe a social event, the equivalent of a social barbecue, where family and close friends gather.^[1][2] Carne asada is specially popular in northern Mexico, where it is considered a staple food. Carne asada is the most common dish served at parties, celebrations, and other events in northern Mexico.^[3]

Gallery

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  A carne asada burrito
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  Carne asada in Laredo, Texas
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  A carne asada taco

See also

• Asado

References