What Does Asada Mean In Carne Asada?
What to Serve with Carne Asada – 7 BEST Side Dishes
- Beans and Rice. When served with just a side of beans and rice, carne asada has the potential to be the most fantastic meal in all of the
- Mexican-Style Street Corn (Elote) No other side dish matches the taste of grilled corn on the cob with butter, mayonnaise, cotija cheese, and chili powder.
- Fresh Guacamole Sauce.
- Side of Salsa.
The Best Cuts of Beef for Carne Asada:
- Flank Steak – our preferred cut because it is lean, tender, and cooks quickly
- Skirt Steak – a thinner and tasty cut (be careful not to overcook)
- Sirloin Steak or Tenderloin Steak can also be used if that is what you have on hand
How to Make Carne Asada on the Stove
- Buy pre-sliced, pre-seasoned beef if possible. You can buy already sliced and seasoned carne asada beef from Mexican grocers.
- Season the beef if it isn’t already. Sprinkle it with some salt and rub it into the beef.
- Cook the beef at at once over medium-high to high heat.
Our go-to carne asada marinade ingredients are:
- Orange juice
- Lime juice
- Oil
- Fresh garlic
- Dried oregano
- Chili powder
- Kosher salt
- Cumin
- Black pepper
- Cayenne