Description
Hearty Mexican-inspired carne asada fries deliver a flavor explosion of tender grilled beef, crispy potatoes, and zesty toppings. Cheese, salsa, and creamy guacamole complete this mouthwatering fusion dish that brings bold street food excitement directly to your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) flank or skirt steak
Marinade Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Fries and Toppings:
- 1 (28 ounces/794 grams) bag frozen French fries, or homemade fries
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (if baking or air frying)
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or Mexican blend)
- ½ cup guacamole
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 sliced jalapeno (optional)
Instructions
- Immerse the meat in a zesty marinade blending citrusy orange and lime juices, aromatic garlic, robust cumin, spicy chili powder, and seasoning. Allow the steak to absorb these vibrant flavors for a minimum of half an hour, or up to four hours in the refrigerator.
- Ignite a grill or skillet to medium-high temperature. Sear the marinated steak, cooking approximately 45 minutes per side until achieving a delectable char and desired doneness. Let the meat rest momentarily before slicing against the grain into thin, succulent strips.
- Prepare french fries using preferred method – baking, air frying, or deep frying – ensuring a crispy, golden exterior.
- Arrange the hot, crisp fries on a baking sheet, generously coating with shredded cheese. Transfer under a broiler for approximately two minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and become gloriously bubbly.
- Lavishly adorn the cheesy fries with tender carne asada slices. Enhance with dollops of creamy guacamole, tangy sour cream, fresh pico de gallo, chopped cilantro, and optional spicy jalapeno rings for an explosion of flavor and texture.
Notes
- Tenderize meat by scoring the surface lightly before marinating to help absorption of flavorful citrus and spices.
- Choose flank or skirt steak for authentic texture and maximum flavor intensity in carne asada preparation.
- Control spice levels by adjusting chili powder and jalapeno quantities to suit different heat tolerances and dietary preferences.
- Consider alternative protein options like grilled chicken or plant-based alternatives for vegetarian versions of this loaded fry dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg