Carne Asada Fries Recipe Recipe

5 from 1 vote

You'll love these carne asada fries - tender marinated steak and crispy French fries smothered with melted cheese and loaded with your favorite toppings. It's the ultimate game day or party appetizer.

Prep Time20

Cook Time50

Total Time1 10

Course: Appetizer, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: carne asada, French fries, game day, party food, recipe

Servings:

Calories: 242kcal

Author: Mike Hultquist

Ingredients

FOR THE CARNE ASADA

1-2 serrano peppers minced (or use jalapeno peppers for a milder version)
4 cloves garlic minced
¼ - ½ cup chopped cilantro
¼ cup olive oil
2 tablespoons chili oil
Juice from 2 large oranges about a ¾ cup
Juice from 2 limes
3 tablespoons white wine vinegar apple cider vinegar is good, too
1 tablespoon ancho powder optional, but I LOVE it
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon sea salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 pounds skirt or flank steak

FOR THE FRIES

4 large baking potatoes
3 tablespoons olive oil
3-4 tablespoons taco seasoning blend

FOR TOPPING

Creamy guacamole, sliced jalapeno peppers, sliced cherry tomatoes, Mexican crema, spicy chili flakes and fresh chopped cilantro, or whatever else you'd like.

Instructions

FOR THE CARNE ASADA

Whisk together the serrano peppers, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, chili oil, orange juice, lime juice, vinegar, ancho powder, cumin and salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl until well combined.
To use the marinade, add it to a large sealable bag with the steak and rub it thoroughly into the meat. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
Discard the marinade, then grill the marinated steak on the grill for 8-10 minutes per side, or until cooked to your liking. 135 degrees F is medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes, then slice it against the grain into bite-sized pieces.

FOR THE FRIES

Wash and scrub the potatoes, then slice them into ¼ inch slices lengthwise. Think “French fry” size. You can leave the skins on, if desired. I left mine on.
Cover the potatoes in a bowl with cold water and let them soak for at least 10 minutes. 60 minutes is better. Drain the pat the potatoes as dry as you can get them.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Toss the potatoes with olive oil and taco seasoning blend. Be sure to get them nicely coated. Spread the fries out onto baking sheets and bake them for 20 minutes, tossing them a bit about half way through.
Increase the heat to 450 degrees F. and bake for another 20-25 minutes, or until the fries are nice and crispy. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Reduce the heat to 350 degrees F.

FOR THE CARNE ASADA FRIES

Top the cooked fries with shredded cheese and 3/4 to 1 pound of chopped carne asada.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted.
Top with your favorite toppings! I've used creamy homemade guacamole, sliced jalapeno peppers, sliced cherry tomatoes, Mexican crema, spicy chili flakes and fresh chopped cilantro.

Notes

NOTE: This is a great recipe for leftover carne asada.

Prep and Cooking times are based on starting with prepared carne asada.

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