The Asado de Boda, a party dish from the Mexican state of Durango, photographed on the plate with rice and spaghetti and a side of beans at Sol Hernandez’s home in Denton on Wednesday, April 2 ...

Look for asado with nice marbling—those little fat streaks mean flavor city. Aim for about 1-1.5 inches thick so it cooks evenly. Grab it from a butcher or a solid grocery store meat counter.