Carne asada is beef , most often made from thin cuts like skirt steak, flank steak, flap steak, or sometimes chuck.

Quick Scoop

  • In Spanish, “carne asada” literally means “grilled meat,” but in practice it almost always refers to grilled beef.
  • The most common cuts are:
    • Skirt steak (especially outside skirt), very flavorful and nicely marbled.
* Flank steak, a bit leaner but still great when sliced thin.

* Flap steak/ranchera, widely used in Mexican cooking for carne asada.

* Sometimes chuck steak/diezmillo or other steaks like ribeye or sirloin are used, depending on budget and region.

Typically, the beef is marinated with citrus and spices, then grilled hot and sliced thin for tacos, burritos, or plates.

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