Mexican · main
Carne Asada
Carne Asada reads sourness 5.8, citrus 5.5 and umami 5.5 on Palate's 0–10 flavor X-ray — a Mexican main, about 1 hr 30 min. Measured from the recipe itself: ingredients and technique.
The flavor X-ray — six axes, 0–10
- Umami & Savory — 5.8 / 10
- Sweet & Fruity — 2.9 / 10
- Sour & Bright — 7.5 / 10
- Bitter & Earthy — 1.0 / 10
- Rich & Fat — 4.9 / 10
- Aromatic & Spice — 4.2 / 10
The measured notes (of 18)
Sourness 5.8 · Citrus 5.5 · Umami 5.5 · Richness 4.5 · Allium 3.6 · Heat 3.5 · Salinity 3.1 · Sweetness 2.5 · Herbaceous 1.9 · Warm Spice 1.5 · Fruity 1.4 · Nutty 1.3 · Earthy 0.9 · Bitterness 0.7
What's in it (11)
- 2 lbs beef skirt steak
- 3 tbsp lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- salt to taste
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 12 corn
- 1 cup guacamole
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 2 jalapenos sliced
Time & effort: about 1 hr 30 min (20 min active) · effort: easy
Nutrition (per 100 g, engine-estimated): 261.5 kcal, 12.6 g protein, 8.4 g fat, 35 g carbs
Dietary: Contains meat — engine-derived; double-check anything allergy-critical.
How it's cooked (3 steps)
- Marinate steak briefly in lime juice, garlic, oregano, oil, salt, and pepper.
- Grill over very high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side until nicely charred on the outside but still juicy inside.
- Rest briefly, then slice across the grain and serve on tortillas with guacamole and pico de gallo.
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Every number above is Palate's engine-measured estimate, computed from this recipe's ingredients and techniques — not human-tasted ratings or reviews.