carne asada

noun

car·​ne asa·​da ˌkär-nā-ə-ˈsä-də How to pronounce carne asada (audio)
: a grilled Mexican dish of spicy marinated steak strips sometimes served in a burrito or taco

Examples of carne asada in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Outside, the air is filled with the smoky aroma of sizzling carne asada. Claire O’Callahan, Los Angeles Times, 24 Apr. 2024 The challenge is to eat a spicy 2-pound carne asada burrito in 12 minutes or less. Mike Snider, The Arizona Republic, 4 Apr. 2024 Truist Securities analysts point to the company's launch of its carne asada dish as driving sales. Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2024 Editor’s note: Star visual journalist Emily Curiel is on the hunt for the best carne asada taco in the Kansas City area. Emily Curiel, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024 Find vegan tacos as part of Ranchos Cocina’s combo plates or purchase them on their own, including fish, shrimp, pollo and carne asada varieties. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Jan. 2024 The company credited the return of carne asada with helping drive the growth. Christine Romans, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2024 There are plenty of spots in the Valley that serve mouthwatering food at reasonable prices, from carne asada tacos to classic hamburgers to Italian deli sandwiches. Endia Fontanez, The Arizona Republic, 29 Jan. 2024 The carne asada taco bar and bake sale, hosted by the Valley Center/Pauma Music Boosters, begins at noon. Linda McIntosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Feb. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

Spanish, grilled meat

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of carne asada was in 1977

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“Carne asada.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carne%20asada. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

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