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Carne Asada Fries Recipe

Crispy fries are smothered in melted shredded cheese, creamy guacamole, sour cream, pico de gallo, and diced Carne Asada.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 879kcal

Equipment

  • 1 can iron skillet

Ingredients

Carne Asada

  • 4 ounces flank steak
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon vegetable oil

Pico De Gallo

  • 1 Roma tomato (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoon red onion (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro (chopped)
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium Serrano pepper (sliced)
  • 1 pinch sea salt
  • ½ small lime

Creamy Guacamole

  • ½ medium avocado
  • 1 tablespoon sour cream
  • ½ small lime
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)

Fries

  • non-stick cooking spray
  • 8 ounces frozen French fries
  • 1 pinch Tajin seasoning

Toppings

  • ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoon cotija cheese (crumbled)
  • 2 tablespoon sour cream
  • ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapenos

Instructions

Carne Asada

  • Dice the meat and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside to allow the flavors to develop while you work on the pico de gallo and creamy guacamole.
  • Chop tomato, onion, garlic, and cilantro and add to a small bowl. Add sliced serrano pepper. Season with salt and a squeeze of lime juice. Set aside until needed.
  • Mash avocado in a bowl. Add lime juice, sour cream, salt, and garlic. Mix until creamy, then set aside.
  • Preheat oven to the temperature specified on the fries bag. If you plan on frying the frozen fries or using fresh potatoes, you can skip this step.
  • Line a cookie sheet with foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray. Add frozen fries and sprinkle with Tajin seasoning. Bake according to instructions on the bag.
  • Meanwhile, heat one teaspoon of oil in a cast-iron skillet. When the pan is very hot, add the seasoned meat and cook until charred. Set aside.
  • When the fries are ready, add to an oven-safe serving dish. Top with shredded cheese and pop back into the oven for a few minutes until the cheese melts. If the meat has cooled off add it on top of the cheese before popping the fries back into the oven.
  • Top the hot fries with Pico de Gallo, cotija cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and jalapeno slices.
  • Drizzle with your favorite hot sauce and serve while sizzling hot!

Notes

  • If you are not worried about calories or fat content, you can fry the potatoes for an even tastier dish. Either use frozen fries or make some with russet potatoes.
  • Another delicious option is to use tater tots instead of fries.
  • If you like chunkier guacamole, you can mix some of the pico de gallo in the creamy guacamole to get a chunkier texture.
  • Besides cooking the meat in a pan, you can grill the carne asada instead.
  • If you don't have cotija cheese, you can use crumbled feta instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 879kcal | Carbohydrates: 76g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 46g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 2332mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 7g