Carne asada is incredibly low in carbs. In my recipe, each 5 oz portion of steak + marinade has just 2 grams of carbs. The full nutrition stats can be found in the recipe card below, but here are the highlights: Is Carne Asada Keto? Yes! Carne asada is keto.
That being said, all of the carne asada recipes have key ingredients that make the steak so tender and flavorful: citrus, spices and oil. Citrus juices and tamari sauce tenderize and bring out a deep rich flavor in the meat. A spice blend of ground cumin, garlic powder, salt and crushed red pepper flakes season the steak to perfection.
Traditionally, Mexican carne asada is served as a component of a meal, but you can really go in so many directions with it. You can serve it in tacos, keep it really simple and serve it over a bed of greens and sauteed peppers, or try one of these delicious low carb and keto recipes:
Carne asada is marinated and grilled steak that is sliced. It literally translates to “grilled meat” and is most often used as a component of other dishes like tacos, burritos, or tortas. The cut of steak varies from recipe to recipe, but this Mexican carne asada marinade would work on just about any cut! We’re using flank steak for this recipe.