Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these Carne Asada Fries. Loaded with marinated flank steak, melted cheese, guacamole, and more, this dish is perfect for sharing at parties or enjoying as a hearty meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Carne Asada:
- 1 lb flank steak
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Fries:
- 1 bag (32 oz) frozen seasoned French fries
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 sliced jalapeño (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Flank Steak: In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, orange juice, lime juice, garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate steak for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Cook the Steak: Preheat grill or stovetop pan over medium-high heat. Cook steak 4–5 minutes per side. Let rest, then slice thinly against the grain and chop into bite-sized pieces.
- Prepare the Fries: Bake fries according to package instructions until crispy.
- Assemble: Layer hot fries on a serving platter, top with cheeses, and broil for 1–2 minutes. Add carne asada, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeño slices.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately!
Notes
- You can substitute frozen fries with homemade or sweet potato fries.
- Enhance with black beans or queso for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded portion
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
