Carne Asada Dry Rub Recipe

Are you ready for the next level of carne asada? The dry rub has the special ingredient! Making a dry rub that is fragrant and full of flavor for your grilled foods can really take the taste to the next level.I am  going to talk about carne asada dry rub recipes here. 

I am going to talk about different seasonings and spices that will make your taste buds sing. There will be classic mixes as well as new twists. This recipe card will help you make the best dry rub for your carne asada, no matter how much experience you have with the grill or how much you want to impress your guests at your next BBQ. Let’s make things more interesting!

What Is Carne Asada?

Carne asada is more of a way to cook meat than a meal itself. “Grilled meats” is what it really means. In order to make the steak taste burnt, it is usually marinated before it is cooked or seared. Most of the time, chuck steak is used, but flank or skirt steak will also work.

Carne asada can be eaten by itself or as a part of other dishes. There are a lot of people in Mexico who love this type of taco. Seasoning is often used, but there isn’t a set method that needs to be followed.

Carne Asada Seasoning Ingredients

Since this is a spice rub, you’ll need a lot of it. I like to get my spices from the bulk section of the shopping store. Whole Foods has a good bulk area, just like a lot of other stores. I like to buy a lot of these spices for this and my favorite BBQ dry rub seasoning so I always have them on hand.

Chili Powder, or paprika- 1 Tablespoon

Any pepper powder will work just fine. If necessary, you can substitute smoked paprika for this.

Mexican Oregano- 1 Tablespoon

Remember that the oregano used in Mediterranean cooking is not the same as the oregano from Mexico. It has a subtle anise undertone and tastes more like citrus and vibrant flowers. I like to use this kind of Mexican seasoning with carne asada since it has the perfect flavor profile.

Sea Salt- 1 Tablespoon

Though you can use any salt, my preference is for sea salt.

Black Pepper- 2 Teaspoons

You can use freshly ground black pepper to give it a little kick.

Onion Powder- 2 Teaspoons

Onion powder can be substituted with minced dried onion.

Garlic Powder- 2 Teaspoons

If you prefer a coarser rub, you can use crushed garlic; however, I typically use powdered garlic.

Tajin Clasico- 1 Teaspoon

Ground Cumin- 1 Teaspoon

You can toast cumin seeds and then grind them to get ground cumin. Alternatively, you might use ground parsley.

Chipotle Pepper, Optional- 1 Teaspoon

The chipotle pepper will give a little heat. If you like a softer flavor, you can use smoked paprika instead of or in addition to it.

Ground Cayenne Pepper – 1/2 Teaspoon

You can use less or not use any cayenne at all if you are concerned about the heat.

How To Make Carne Asada Seasoning?

Step 1: 

You can find out how much of each spice to use on the recipe card. If you don’t like the heat, leave out the chipotle and chili pepper or use less of them.

Step 2: 

Mix the spices together to make them whole.

Step 3: 

Cover the spice mix with a jar and store it somewhere cool and dry.

How to Use Carne Asada Rub?

When you season carne asada, it tastes best on a good steak. First, sprinkle the steak with a lot of rub. Then, drizzle it with olive oil and use your hands to wrap it up well.

Wrap the steak in foil and put it in the fridge for up to 4 hours to make it taste better. Take the steak out of the fridge fifteen minutes before you cook it. After that, you can cook normally on the grill or stove. The rub will taste good in the meat after it’s been grilled.

You can use this carne asada rub to season other kinds of meat or even veggies. My favorite things to cook are zucchini, onions, and bell peppers. I like to sprinkle them with salt and olive oil. It works great!

Final Words 

A tasty dry rub can take your cooking skills to the next level when you add it to carne asada. You can make your dish taste better and impress your friends with a mouthwatering meal by using the right mix of spices and seasonings. Try putting them together in different ways until you find the best one for you. Grab that tasty dry rub, heat up the grill, and get ready to enjoy every bite of your perfectly seasoned carne asada!

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