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Carne asada

Dish of grilled and sliced beef

Summary

Dish of grilled and sliced beef

Field	Value
name	Carne asada
image	Carne asada (4472586086).jpg
image_size	300px
caption	Carne asada on a grill
alternate_name	Asado
region	Latin America
served	Typically warm
main_ingredient	Beef
variations	Seasonings

Carne asada is grilled and sliced beef, usually skirt steak, flap steak, or flank steak though chuck steak (known as diezmillo in Spanish) can also be used. It is usually marinated then grilled or seared to impart a charred flavor. Carne asada can be served on its own or as an ingredient in other dishes.

The term carne asada is used in the northern part of Latin America and refers to the style of grilled meat in those countries. In other Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in South America, the term used for grilled meat is asado and it has a different style and preparation.

History

It is believed that it had originated in Northern Mexico especially in the states of Nuevo Leon and Sonora due to their strong ranching culture.

Preparation

Carne ranchera can be purchased from meat markets either prepared (preparada, i.e., already marinated) or not (no preparada), for marinating at home. The meat is characteristically marinated in lime juice, salt, and Mexican seasonings, but may also be simply rubbed with salt or spice rubs such as lemon pepper, before grilled. After grilling it is typically chopped for filling tacos and burritos, which also minimizes toughness. Once grilled, it is called carne asada.

As an ingredient

Carne asada can be served as a main dish, but it is also commonly chopped up and used as an ingredient in other dishes. 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

In Mexico and other countries in Central America, 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. Carne asada is especially 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.

Gallery

File:Carne asada.jpg|A carne asada taco File:carne-asada-burrito.jpg|A carne asada burrito File:Laredo Grill.jpg|Carne asada in Laredo, Texas File:Carne asada chorizo.jpg|Carne asada with chorizos, beans and onions

References

"Carne Asada". ifood.tv.
"Carne Asada – This Latin American Tradition is Much More Than Just a Meal".
"Weekends have a carne asada smell to them". Mexico News Network.

Wikipedia Source

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