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Carne Asada

Carne Asada

This product is only available in summer.

Let's steak it up a notch. This Carne Asada seasoning mix has the traditional flavors of authentic Mexican grilled steak. Earthy, fruity, and slightly smoky, Carne Asada has mild heat, with a balance of salt and sweetness. This carne asada marinade packet can also be applied to chicken, pork, and veggies, resulting in bold, citrusy flavor. Use carne asada spices as a rub for blackened fish tacos or to season fries, black bean burgers, and salsa.

Flavor Profile

Mild heat with rich chile flavor, earthy, fruity, and citrusy with sweet, salty, and slightly smoky notes. Additional salt and heat can be added to taste.

Shopping List

1 package Carne Asada Mix
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup orange juice
1/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup lime juice
2 Tbsp. soy sauce
1 to 2 lbs. steak such as skirt, flank, or flap meat
Salt & pepper, to season

Spice & Easy

This carne asada seasoning marinade calls for a combination of orange juice and lime juice to recreate the flavor of sour/bitter oranges that are traditionally used. To learn more about this Spice & Easy, go Behind the Seasoning: Carne Asada.

More Information

With Spice & Easy, making authentic Carne Asada is as easy as 1, 2, 3! Just open, spice and serve. Each carne asada packet includes the pre-measured spices needed to make a quick, simple and tasty traditional carne asada recipe.

DIRECTIONS:
In a medium bowl, combine Carne Asada Spice & Easy mix, cilantro, orange juice, oil, lime juice, and soy sauce. Add steak to bowl and turn to coat. Marinate for at least 20 min. or up to 8 hours in the fridge. Preheat grill or grill pan over high heat. Remove steak from marinade, season with salt & pepper, and grill 4 to 8 min. per side, until steak reaches desired doneness. Rest steak for 5 min., slice, and serve.

NOTES:

Serve with: Rice, beans, and pico de gallo. Enjoy as a filling for tacos, enchiladas, and burritos or as a topping for salads, nachos, and fries. 

YIELDS: Serves 4

Dietary Information

MSG-Free

Nut-Free

Dairy-Free

Gluten-Free

Onion-Free

Black Pepper-Free

Corn-Free

Sugar-Free

Sesame-Free

Vegetarian

Vegan

Ingredients

CHILES, CUMIN, DEHYDRATED BROWN SUGAR, CORIANDER, SALT, MEXICAN OREGANO, GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, SUGAR, CHILI POWDER (CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, SALT, GARLIC), PAPRIKA (COLOR).