Carne Asada Seasoning

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Whip up this authentic Carne Asada Seasoning in 5 minutes! Use it as a dry rub or marinade for perfectly seasoned steak, ideal for tacos, burritos, nachos, fries, or bowls.

Servings: 12 tablespoons

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Author: Whitney Bond

Course: Seasoning

Cuisine: Mexican

Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

4 tablespoons chili powder, or chipotle pepper powder
2 tablespoons ground cumin
2 tablespoons dried cilantro, or Mexican oregano
1 tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion powder

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in a small bowl or mason jar.
Store in an airtight container in the pantry for up to 6 months.

Notes

This recipe makes 12 tablespoons of seasoning mix. If you’d like to make a double batch of the seasoning, simply click the 2X button above. The ingredient amounts will automatically update to accommodate the new serving size. I recommend using 1 ½ tablespoons of seasoning per pound of steak for either a dry rub or marinade.
To use it as a dry rub, rub a 2 pound skirt steak with 1 tablespoon olive oil and 3 tablespoons carne asada seasoning. Grill over high heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
To make a marinade, combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, ¼ cup fresh squeezed lime juice and ¼ cup fresh squeezed orange juice with 3 tablespoons carne asada seasoning. Marinate up to 2 pounds of steak for anywhere between 30 minutes and 8 hours. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill over high heat for 4-5 minutes per side.
To make a smoky seasoning, replace the chili powder with chipotle pepper powder, and replace the paprika with smoked paprika.
To make a spicy seasoning, add 1-3 teaspoons of cayenne pepper.
This recipe is gluten free, and contains no added sugar, making it perfect for a whole30 or keto diet.

Nutrition Facts

Serving 1tablespoonCalories 18kcal (1%)Carbohydrates 3g (1%)Protein 1g (2%)Fat 1g (2%)Sodium 629mg (26%)Potassium 112mg (3%)Fiber 1g (4%)Sugar 0.4gVitamin A 1110mg (22%)Vitamin C 2mg (2%)Calcium 27mg (3%)Iron 1mg (6%)

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