Carne Asada Seasoning
Mix up this easy and authentic Carne Asada Seasoning recipe in just 5 minutes to use as a dry rub, or to create a perfect marinade for grilled steak. Make carne asada tacos, burritos, nachos, fries, or bowls with your perfectly seasoned steak, and enjoy a tasty Mexican meal!
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. 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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