5.0 from 9 votes
Carne Asada Seasoning Recipe
This homemade carne asada seasoning can be used as a flavorful rub, or you can add liquid to make a quick and easy marinade for carne asada or other meats.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Servings: 1
Calories: 71 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon chili powder use an American blend, or use a combination of ancho powder and guajillo powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon cayenne or use ground chile de arbol - optional, for spicy
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
OPTIONAL
- 1 teaspoon crystalized lime powder or use dried lime zest or a Tajin Mix
Instructions
- Mix all of the ingredients together in a bowl until well combined.
- Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. Use within 6 months.
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Notes
- Use the crystalized lime powder (or alternatives) if using as a dry rub. You can omit it if adding this seasoning blend to lime juice and other liquids for a carne asada marinade.
Nutrition Information
Calories
71kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
15g
(5%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.5g
Sodium
2466mg
(103%)
Potassium
350mg
(10%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
2841IU
(57%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
90mg
(9%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 71kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Sodium | 2466mg | 103% |
| Potassium | 350mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 2841IU | 57% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 90mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.