Name: Homemade Carne Asada Spice Blend
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tsp ground black pepper; 1 tsp cayenne pepper; 4 tsp chili powder; 2 tsp ground coriander; 2 tbsp ground cumin; 2 tbsp garlic powder; 2 tsp onion powder; 4 tsp smoked paprika; 2 tsp salt

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You can make this flavorful Homemade Carne Asada Spice blend in just 5 minutes! Taco Tuesday will never be the same again!

HOMEMADE CARNE ASADA SPICE BLEND RECIPE

Who is ready for some delicious beef? I certainly am. Carne asada tacos are on my horizon, that’s for sure. The beef is juicy and tender but has more of a smoky char flavor than carnitas. Fire up the grill, or set your oven on broil, it is time for some searing good fun!

WHAT IS CARNE ASADA?

Carne asada hails from Latin America. Usually chuck steak, although skirt steak, flap steak, or flank steak can also be used, carne asada is grilled and sliced beef. Typically, it is marinated before being grilled or seared to add a charred flavor. You can enjoy the beef on its own, or as an ingredient in other meals.

WHAT DOES THIS CARNE ASADA SEASONING TASTE LIKE?

First and foremost, carne asada should taste like beef. It should have a wonderful charred, smokey flavor from the grill or broiler and be juicy and rich. Since it is frequently eaten in burritos or tacos, it should be fall-apart tender. However, it should also be substantial enough to be eaten on its own, as you would with a cut of steak. The marinade should also have an excellent flavor balance, with no one component overpowering the others.

CARNE ASADA SEASONING INGREDIENTS

Ground black pepper – 1 teaspoons
Cayenne pepper – 1 teaspoons

Chili powder – 4 teaspoons
Ground coriander – 2 teaspoons
Ground cumin – 2 tablespoons

Garlic powder – 2 tablespoons
Onion powder – 2 teaspoons
Smoked paprika – 4 teaspoons

Salt – 2 teaspoons

HOW TO MAKE THIS HOMEMADE CARNE ASADA SPICE BLEND RECIPE

You will be able to make this Carne Asada rub seasoning in just a few minutes. Feel free to make an extra batch so you have some on hand when you need it.

In a small mixing bowl, combine all the ingredients.

Using a small whisk, or fork, stir all the ingredients until well combined.
Use promptly, or store in an airtight container for future use.

CAN YOU MAKE CARNE ASADA DRY RUB AHEAD OF TIME?

Absolutely! I like to have a jar of this all sorts of homemade spices and seasoning on hand for whenever the craving strikes. As a rule of thumb, when making spice blends: the earliest expiration date on your ingredients is now the new expiration date for your homemade carne asada spices.

CAN YOU FREEZE THIS CARNE ASADA SPICE MIX?

Though it is not necessary to freeze this carne asada seasoning, you can store it in the freezer. If you do, make sure it is an airtight, freezer-safe container to keep the original flavors fresh.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH CARNE ASADA?

You need the ideal fresh side to go with the melt-in-your-mouth steak because carne asada is sometimes can seem heavy and oily. Try these sides for carne asada: