Carne asada is a dish of grilled and sliced beef, usually arrachera, sirloin steak, tenderloin steak,

or rib steak.[1] It is usually cooked with some 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 literally to "grilled meat"; the English "roast beef" is so named in
Spanish. The term carne asada is used in Mexico and Latin 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.

Contents

 1Preparation
 2As an ingredient
 3As an event
 4Gallery
 5See also
 6References

Preparation[edit]
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[edit]
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:

 Alambres
 Burritos
 Carne asada fries
 Gorditas
 Guaraches
 Nachos
 Quesadillas
 Sopes
 Tacos
 Tortas

As an event[edit]
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. It is the most common dish served at parties, celebrations, and other events in
northern Mexico.[3]

Gallery[edit]
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A carne asada burrito

Carne asada in Laredo, Texas

A carne asada taco

 See also[edit]
 Asado

 food portal

References[edit]
1. ^ Jump up to:a b c d e "Carne Asada". ifood.tv. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013.
Retrieved December 23, 2013.
2. ^ Jump up to:a b Carne Asada - This Latin American Tradition