Description
Indulge in the ultimate fusion of flavors with these Carne Asada Fries. Crispy fries topped with marinated steak, gooey cheese, creamy guacamole, fresh pico de gallo, and more – a Mexican-inspired delight!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Carne Asada:
- 1 lb flank or skirt steak
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
For the Fries:
- 1 bag (about 26 oz) frozen French fries or homemade fries
- 1 cup shredded cheddar or Mexican blend cheese
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo or diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, sliced
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Whisk together olive oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake the Fries: Preheat oven and bake fries until crispy. Cook the marinated steak on a grill or skillet. Let it rest and slice thinly.
- Assemble: Top fries with cheese, broil until melted. Add sliced carne asada, guacamole, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, and green onions. Serve.
Notes
- Customize toppings with jalapeños, cotija cheese, or black beans.
- For airier fries, use an air fryer.
- Pair with Mexican rice or grilled corn for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded portion
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
