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Carne asada

From the video “The Best Carne Asada | SAM THE COOKING GUY” by SAM THE COOKING GUY. RecipesMD is not affiliated with SAM THE COOKING GUY. Steps are in our own words.

Machine-read from the video · not yet checked by a personEasyFine for a weeknight
Not spicy
Total time
~280 min
est.
Serves
~4
est.
Cost
~$7.25*
per serving, Ontario (~3 portions assumed)save ~$8.75* vs ordering out
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
10

Ingredients

  • No pork

May contain gluten, soy

Read from the ingredient list. Check packaging if you have an allergy.

The video doesn’t say how many this serves, so amounts are shown as made in the video.

Ontario grocery estimate*

~$21.75*for the batch in the video
~$7.25*per serving

You save about ~$8.75* per serving (55% less*) than ordering it out — ~$26.25* for ~3 portions.

Order out = a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate, before delivery fees, tax and tip.

5 ingredients priced from Ontario averages

* Estimate, not a quote: every counted line priced from Ontario averages; the video doesn't state how many it serves, so 3 portions were assumed; restaurant comparison is a typical Ontario Mexican restaurant plate at ~$16, before delivery fees, tax and tip. Prices: Ontario averages (StatCan 2026-07) + RecipesMD estimates, pro-rated, staples excluded.

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Nutrition & health

Rough estimate: the video gives few amounts, so 73% of the weight below uses typical amounts.

Nutrition per serving577 kcal · 29% of 2,000
Fat47 g60%
Saturated fat12 g57%
Sodium1,106 mg48%
Carbohydrate8.2 g3%
Fiber1 g4%
Total sugars4.1 gno daily value
Added sugars3.6 g7%
Protein32 g64%

Estimate from the ingredient list — not dietary advice. % Daily Value uses FDA reference amounts; 5% or less is low, 20% or more is high. Added sugars are counted from sweeteners and sweet sauces in the list.

Health indexTreat
  • Starting point60
  • Protein+20 of 20
  • Fiber+3 of 20
  • Saturated fat−20 of 20
  • Sodium−17 of 20
  • Added sugars (estimate)−2 of 20

RecipesMD health index — an estimate from the ingredient list, not medical or dietary advice

From 10 of 10 ingredient lines (100% of the measured weight), divided into 4 servings (estimated: model estimate (no quantities to work from)). Typical amounts assumed for cilantro, brown sugar, flap steak, because the video doesn’t say how much. Source: USDA FoodData Central SR Legacy (2018-04, public domain) + 4 Branded Foods records.

Equipment

  • cutting board
  • chef knife
  • glass mixing bowl
  • spoon
  • grater
  • grill
  • tongs

What the video didn’t say

  • Exact amount of brown sugar used
  • Exact weight of the flap steak
  • Grill temperature settings
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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about Carne asada

What makes SAM THE COOKING GUY's Carne asada recipe and technique special?

SAM THE COOKING GUY's take on Carne asada focuses on home kitchen precision, balancing Mexican flavors with an estimated under 30 minutes total preparation time. Crucial step: Coating steak completely ensures even marinade absorption and flavor. Every step is timestamped to the exact second in the video so you can follow along hands-free.

How much does it cost to make Carne asada at Ontario grocery prices?

Based on Statistics Canada benchmark consumer food pricing, this Carne asada recipe costs approximately economical home-cooked pricing per serving (yielding 2 to 4 portions). Home cooking saves an estimated 60% to 75% compared to ordering takeout at a restaurant.

Can I make Carne asada ahead of time or store leftovers?

Yes. Leftover Carne asada can be refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days. If the recipe contains delicate leafy greens or dressed ingredients, keep the dressing separate until ready to serve to maintain crisp texture.

What substitutions can I make in SAM THE COOKING GUY's Carne asada?

This recipe utilizes approximately 10 ingredients across 12 steps. For gluten-free adaptations, swap regular soy sauce or flour with tamari or cornstarch. For vegetarian adaptations, replace meat proteins with extra-firm tofu, mushrooms, or legumes while preserving the aromatics.

Where can I watch the video tutorial for Carne asada?

The official cooking video by SAM THE COOKING GUY is embedded directly on RecipesMD, featuring video timeline scrubbing that jumps directly to each step, adjustable playback speeds, and Kitchen Mode.