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    Home » Recipes » Sauces and Dips

    The Best Homemade Carne Asada Seasoning Mix

    Modified: Jun 12, 2025 • Published: Feb 9, 2024 by Dr. Erin Carter • This post may contain affiliate links • 2 Comments

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    A spoon filled with a carne asada seasoning mix with the title "the best carne asada seasoning" over it.
    A spoon with a carne asada seasoning mix in it with the title "the best carne asada seasoning" over it.

    You are going to love this carne asada seasoning mix recipe! It's so easy to make and will give your carne asada the most incredible flavour. You can use this homemade seasoning blend in so many ways and by making it yourself it's healthier and cheaper than buying pre-made mixes at the grocery store!

    A serving spoon with carne asada seasoning in it and spilling out of it.

    I love making my own seasoning blends like easy chicken taco seasoning. Not only do they usually taste better than the ones you get at the grocery store, but they are cheaper too! That's why I can't wait for you to make the seasoning mix I am sharing with you today.

    Table of Contents
    • Why you will love this seasoning mix:
    • Ingredients and substitutions:
    • Recipe variations and add ins:
    • How to make carne asada seasoning:
    • How to use:
    • Carne asada seasoning FAQs:
    • Other healthy recipes you will love:
    • Recipe

    Why you will love this seasoning mix:

    • The flavour! This homemade seasoning blend is the best carne asada seasoning. It has the most amazing and authentic Mexican flavour, just like the best mango habanero salsa and the best Mexican chicken marinade.
    • It's so quick and easy to make.
    • This homemade carne asada blend is healthy, gluten free, sugar free, dairy free, vegan, low carb, keto and Whole30 compliant.

    Ingredients and substitutions:

    For the full ingredient list and exact measurements refer to the recipe card later in this post.

    Jump to the Recipe Card.
    A white bowl filled with different dried herbs and spices, including black pepper, oregano, paprika, salt, onion powder, garlic powder and cumin.
    • Oregano - dried oregano gives so much flavour to this seasoning blend.
    • Ground cumin - helps give this seasoning mix such an authentic Mexican flavour. Be sure to use cumin powder or ground cumin and not cumin seeds.
    • Garlic powder - helps give this spice mix the most delicious flavour.
    • Onion powder - a classic ingredient in Mexican spice mixes is onion powder. Be sure to use onion powder rather than dehydrated onion or onion flakes.
    • Smoked paprika - to help give this seasoning mix a delicious smoky flavour. If you don't have smoked paprika you can use regular paprika instead.
    • Chili powder - To help give this spice blend a little heat. You can adjust the spice levels by adding more or less, depending on your preferences.
    • Tajin - Tajin Classico is a Mexican spice mix. It has an amazing chile-lime flavour. You may have to go to a Mexican grocery store to find it or shop for it online.

    Recipe variations and add ins:

    • Feel free to double or triple this recipe if you want to save more for later or if you are serving a crowd and want a large batch.
    • If you can't find Tajin seasoning simply omit it from the recipe or use another chile-lime spice blend.
    • For a spicier seasoning mix: add more chili powder or some cayenne pepper.
    • If you want a sweeter spice blend: you can add a little brown sugar or coconut sugar to the recipe.

    How to make carne asada seasoning:

    A bowl with different seasonings and spices in it with a spoon in it.
    1. Step 1: First, place all the ingredients into a small bowl or mason jar.
    A bowl with a seasoning blend in it and a spoon in it.
    1. Step 2: Mix everything well until the seasonings are well combined.

    How to use:

    • To make carne asada: squeeze fresh lime juice and orange juice onto both sides of a flank steak, flap steak or skirt steak. Then coat both sides of the beef with the spice blend. If you have time, refrigerate the meat for up to two hours or until you're ready to cook it. You can either grill, bake, or pan fry the steak. You can serve the cooked meat as a steak, or cut it into pieces to make carne asada tacos!
    • You can also use this seasoning blend for chicken, pork, turkey or other meats. It also tastes really good on fish and helps make great fish tacos.
    A jar filled with a carne asada seasoning blend with a spoon scooping some seasoning out of it.

    Carne asada seasoning FAQs:

    Is carne asada seasoning spicy?

    Whether or not it will be spicy will depend on what spices it is made with. Some blends are mild and some are a little spicy.

    Is this spice mix vegan?

    Yes it is.

    Should carne asada be rare?

    When cooking carne asada it is commonly cooked to a medium-rare doneness but you can cook it to whatever doneness you prefer.

    How should I store this spice mix?

    Store this seasoning in an airtight jar or spice bottle. It stores well for months at room temperature. 

    How do I store any leftover carne asada?

    Store any leftover cooked carne asada meat in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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      The Best Mexican Chicken Marinade (so easy!)
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    Recipe

    A serving spoon with carne asada seasoning in it and spilling out of it.

    Carne Asada Seasoning

    This is the best homemade carne asada seasoning mix. It is so easy to make with simple herbs and spices and makes the best tasting Mexican dishes.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Course: seasonings
    Cuisine: Mexican
    Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Low Calorie, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 11kcal
    Author: Dr. Erin Carter

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon oregano
    • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
    • 1 teaspoon sea salt
    • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon onion powder
    • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
    • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
    • 1 teaspoon chili powder
    • 1 teaspoon Tajin (omit if you don't have it)

    Instructions

    • Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl or jar.
    • Mix well until the herbs and spices are well mixed.
    • Serve and enjoy!

    Notes

    1. Nutritional values are an estimate and will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. 
    2. Store this spice mix in an airtight jar or spice jar.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 11kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 0.4g | Saturated Fat: 0.05g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 396mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 292IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Pam Peterson

      March 27, 2025 at 2:28 pm

      So, so, GOOD. Highly recommend this recipe. Hubby loved it!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dr. Erin Carter

        April 12, 2025 at 8:39 am

        So glad you both liked it!

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