Description
A delightful fusion of crispy fries topped with marinated grilled steak, cheese, and fresh toppings, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound skirt steak or flank steak
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro (optional for marinade)
- 3 large russet potatoes, scrubbed and cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream or Mexican crema
- 1/2 cup fresh guacamole
- 1/2 cup pico de gallo or fresh salsa
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
- 2 green onions, thinly sliced
- Jalapeño slices, fresh or pickled (optional for heat)
- Lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Marinate the carne asada: In a medium bowl, combine minced garlic, lime juice, olive oil, soy sauce, cumin, smoked paprika, chili powder, black pepper, salt, and cilantro if using. Mix well. Add the skirt steak and toss to coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 2 hours.
- Prepare the fries: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Toss the cut potatoes in vegetable oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder until evenly coated. Spread them in a single layer on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake the fries: Bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
- Cook the steak: Heat your grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove steak from marinade and cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let steak rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Assemble the loaded carne asada fries: Transfer fries to a serving platter, scatter the sliced steak over fries, and sprinkle with cheese. Top with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo.
- Serve: Finish with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.
Notes
Let your fries bake undisturbed for optimal crispiness. Feel free to customize toppings to your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: main course
- Method: Baking, Grilling
- Cuisine: Mexican-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg