My family’s favorite meal: A Carne Asada
This is one of my all-time favorite meals for a reason. It comes from my family’s love for carne asada. It’s a traditional dish from the state of Sonora and specifically Ciudad Obregon where I was born.
Livestock is one of the main sources of wealth in Sonora along with seafood. One of the main advantages is the climate of Sonora is favorable for raising cattle because the foods originating in the region, such as mesquite and oregano, are essential products in the feeding of the cattle.
You can find grilled meat at local taco stands everywhere. But in Sonora, it’s so much more than that! A carne asada is actually a weekly get-together with family and friends, and it’s the star of the show.
Everyone takes special care with every part of the meal, from the meat, to the salsas, the beans, the guacamole, and even the soft flour tortillas. Each person has their role to play – the grill master, their family members, and of course, the guests. It’s a really special tradition that brings people together over a delicious meal.
This was our Sunday tradition growing up and still is! The first thing our family says when we get together? Cuando es la carne asada? So for me, this recipe is close to my heart and will be forever.