Got any questions? Ask away! I’m happy to help. If you enjoy this recipe, I hope you’ll leave a comment with some STARS. Also, please share it on social media. Don’t forget to tag us at #ChiliPepperMadness. I’ll be sure to share! Thanks! — Mike H. If you enjoy making it at home, this Carne Asada Seasoning is a great time saver and flavor builder. It’s the perfect mix of spices to fully compliment your carne asada, something you can make ahead of time for quick and easy cooking. I usually make a quadruple batch and store it.
Why You’ll Love This Spice Blend
This spice mix brings just the right amount of heat and flavor to your carne asada, and makes cooking a snap to prep. It’s versatile, as you can use it as either a dry rub mix, or as as a delicious marinade. You can use it with other recipes as a general spice blend, not just for carne asada.
Let’s talk about how to make carne asada seasoning, shall we?
Chili Powder. Use an American blend, or use a combination of ancho powder and guajillo powder. Garlic Powder. Onion Powder. Mexican Oregano. Cumin. Salt. Black Pepper. OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS Cayenne. Or use ground chile de arbol - optional, for spicy. Crystalized Lime Powder. I ordered this online for lime flavor, which I personally love with carne asada. You can also use dried lime zest (which you can make yourself) or a Tajin Seasoning, which contains lime and similar ingredients.
Use and enjoy! It makes 3+ tablespoons, enough for a 2 pound skirt steak. Boom! Done! Your carne asada seasoning is ready to use. Fire up the grills, my friends! It’s time to make carne asada! Dry Rub. Rub the entire spice blend into a 2-3 pound skirt steak or flank steak, then cook as desired. Marinade. Mix the entire spice blend with ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons chili oil, Juice from 2 large oranges about a ¾ cup orange juice, 1/4 cup lime juice, and 3 tablespoons vinegar. Soy sauce is popular as well. I like to include fresh chopped chilies, garlic, and cilantro as well. Then, marinate your flank or skirt steak, or other cut of meat, then cook as desired. See my Carne Asada Marinade Recipe for further discussion. That’s it, my friends. I hope you enjoy this carne asada seasoning recipe. Let me know if you make it. I’d love to hear how it turned out for you, and if you decided to spice it up!
The Spicy Food Lovers’ Cookbook, by Mike Hultquist (affiliate link, my friends!)
