The Asada Cuts

Carne asada is beautifully unpretentious. It’s the opposite of going to a fancy steakhouse where you’re presented with a menu offering all of the expensive cuts you can imagine. Most of the cuts for your typical carne asada meats can be found at your local supermarket. Most of the recipes in this book were tested with USDA Prime-grade beef, pasture-raised whenever possible. Remember that fat is flavor! Always look for marbling in your beef. If this quality of beef is not readily available, recipes that rely on a heavy marinade come in handy. When done properly, marinades have the ability to break down protein and tenderize any meat.