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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

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Sacramento County health inspectors cited the fast food chain after a pan of carne asada, steak and rice measured at improper holding temperatures. Sacbee.com, 14 Nov. 2025 What was once the lowly desk salad has since expanded to a mish-mosh of options in a bowl, ranging from proteins like carne asada and lamb meatballs to toppings like tzatziki or red chimichurri, and has become a staple of the American worker’s diet. Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 11 Nov. 2025 Fiesta Patria Mexican Restaurant Bar + Grill has opened in the Mountain Island/Harwood Lane area, serving up classics like chicken fajitas, enchiladas, carne asada and more, manager Antonio Alvarado told CharlotteFive. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025 The carne asada is just as delicious—juicy and packed with the notes of cumin, citrus, and a bit of heat. Natalie Hoy, Southern Living, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for carne asada

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 1 Dec. 2025.

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