Carne Asada Rub Recipe

Elevate your carne asada to legendary status with this vibrant and flavorful rub! This recipe packs a punch with smoky, sweet, and subtly spicy notes. We've omitted salt from the rub itself, allowing you to perfectly season your meat to taste. Remember, pasilla chili powder is interchangeable with ancho chili powder. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, restaurant-quality carne asada rub.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 101.7 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Carne Asada Rub

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How to Make Carne Asada Rub

  1. In a small bowl, combine all rub ingredients: 2 tablespoons chipotle powder, 1 tablespoon cumin, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, 1 tablespoon garlic powder, 1 tablespoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat), and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
  2. Generously rub the mixture onto your carne asada, ensuring even coverage. Let it sit at room temperature for at least 30 minutes (or up to 4 hours in the refrigerator for even deeper flavor penetration).
  3. Season the meat generously with salt to your liking.
  4. Grill the carne asada to your desired doneness, about 4-6 minutes per side for medium-rare, adjusting grilling time based on the thickness of your meat and desired level of doneness. Use a meat thermometer for accuracy.
  5. Let the carne asada rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing against the grain and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

8g

Fat

7g

Carbs

7g