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carne asada

[ kahr-ney uh-sah-duh ]

noun

  1. Mexican Cooking. beef, typically skirt or flank steak, that is marinated or seasoned, usually with citrus juices, jalapeño, cumin, and chili powder, then grilled and thinly sliced across the grain.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of carne asada1

First recorded in 1825–35; from Spanish: literally, “roasted meat”
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Example Sentences

Think all-tequila margaritas, carne asada tacos spritzed with lemon, key lime pies that are mounds of crust and nothing more.

I got carne asada and she got shredded chicken and we each got a big cup of horchata.

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