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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 tablespoons
Calories: 18 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Mexican
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.
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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 Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
18kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Sodium
629mg
(26%)
Potassium
112mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.4g
(1%)
Vitamin A
1110mg
(22%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
27mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 18
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 18kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Sodium | 629mg | 26% |
| Potassium | 112mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.4g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 1110mg | 22% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 27mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.