Carne Asada

Carne asada isn’t just any steak dinner—it’s juicy, charred at the edges, and packed with bold, smoky flavor.

A quick marinade, a hot grill, and a naturally tender cut of beef are the keys to this easy, crowd-pleasing carne asada recipe you'll want to make all summer long. Jennifer Segal

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Carne asada means “grilled meat” in Spanish. It’s a staple of Latin American cuisine, usually referring to marinated, grilled beef that’s sliced and served with tortillas, Mexican rice, beans, salsa, guacamole, pickled onions—you name it—for a fun, hands-on meal.