Carne Asada Seasoning

This Carne Asada Seasoning is the perfect dry rub for meats or poultry.

Made with smoked paprika and chili powder, this homemade asada seasoning has the perfect combination of savory flavors with a bit of heat.

What makes Carne Asada Seasoning so good?

Carne Asada Seasoning has the perfect blend of spices that gives grilled meat, or anything that it is used on, a distinct and savory Mexican-inspired taste.

I like how easily customizable this recipe is to fit your needs.

Have you tried my Homemade Adobo Seasoning?

Made with chili powder and paprika, that versatile seasoning blend is bold, savory, and somewhat spicy, making it perfect for about anything from tacos to popcorn. Both this recipe for Carne Asada Seasoning and that recipe for Adobo Seasoning are simple seasoning blends that can bring out the flavors of about anything that they are used on.

Store your homemade seasoning in a spice jar for easy access. You can find a selection of spice jars here.

Why you will love this Carne Asada recipe

Carne Asada is a bold and flavorful blend of spices that enhances grilled steak with smoky, citrusy, and slightly spicy notes. This homemade mix is perfect for marinating or dry-rubbing your favorite cuts of beef.

Here is what else you will like about this recipe.

• It takes less than five minutes to make this recipe.
• The ingredients used to make this recipe are basic pantry ingredients that you may already have on hand.
• This seasoning can be used as a dry rub, a marinade, or as a simple seasoning blend.
• If you are like me and like your seasoning blends, you can certainly save some money making it yourself.

Ingredients you will need to make homemade Carne Asada Seasoning

• Chili Powder. Adds depth with a bit of heat.
• Smoked Paprika Give the seasoning a smokey accent.
• Ground Cumin. Added for an 'earthy' flavor
• Garlic Powder. For a touch of garlic flavor.
• Onion Powder.Adds an oniony flavor to the mix.
• Dried Oregano. Slightly sweet balance to the seasoning.
• Ground Coriander Adds a hit of citrus.
• Salt, Pepper, cayenne pepper to taste or as desired. These are optional and you will only need about a half teaspoon or so.

Expert Tip 👉 Using fresh ingredients is essential to the success of your seasoning. This is both for optimal flavor and storage.

How to make Carne Asada Seasoning

Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Servings: About ½ cup or 4 servings, depending on how it is used. .
How to Serve: enhances meat and other food. Common uses include dry rubs and marinades.
Notes: You will need a bowl, small whisk, small funnel, and jar for storage. .

1. Prepare. Make sure that you have a cleaned and dry spice jar or similar storage container ready. Also gather your ingredients together (image #1).
2. Measure. Measure out your ingredients and place them into a bowl (image #2).
3. Combine. Use a small whisk or similar item to blend the ingredients together (image #3).
4. Adjust. Taste and make adjustments as needed.
5. Jar. Use a funnel to transfer your homemade seasoning into your prepared jar.
6. Label. Lastly, label the jar with the seasoning name and the date it was made on.

Tips for making the best Asada Seasoning

Using fresh ingredients is essential to the success of your seasoning. This is both for optimal flavor and storage.

More helpful tips for you.

1. To use this seasoning as a Dry Rub simply use one to two tablespoons per pound by rubbing it into the meat. This seasonin works well especially with flank or skirt steak as a dry rub .
2. To use this as a marinade simply mix the seasoning into your marinade ingredients and marinate your meat for at least a few hours or overnight .
3. Don't forget to store this in an airtight container to keep it fresh

How to store Carne Asada Seasoning

This homemade seasoning blend should be stored in an airtight container such as a spice jar. When properly stored in a cool location such as a pantry, this homemade spice blend can last up to a six months, depending on the age of your ingredients.

You may also be interested in these seasoning blend recipes.

• Perfect Meatloaf Seasoning Recipe
• How to Make Chinese 5 Spice Seasoning
• Homemade Chili Seasoning
• Homemade Chili Lime Seasoning Recipe
• Homemade Adobo Seasoning
• How to Make Mexican Fiesta Seasoning