Best 5 Carne Asada French Fries Recipes

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Carne Asada French Fries are the perfect combination of savory and crispy. Originating from Mexico, they feature crispy French fries topped with flavorful marinated carne asada, cheese, guacamole, pico de gallo, and sour cream. Carne asada, which translates to "grilled meat" in Spanish, is a popular Mexican dish consisting of marinated grilled steak. It holds a central place in Mexican cuisine with flavorful spices like garlic, cumin, and chili powder. With the fusion of these ingredients, carne asada fries have become a staple at Mexican restaurants and food trucks, and have also made their way into home kitchens.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

CARNE ASADA FRIES RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, paprika, salt, pepper, chili powder, dried oregano, garlic, fresh cilantro, fresh orange juice, fresh lime juice, flank steak, canola oil, shredded Pepper Jack cheese, sour cream, guacamole, tomato, fresh cilantro leaf, cotija cheese

Provided by Hector Gomez

Categories     Appetizers

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon dried oregano
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro, minced
½ cup fresh orange juice
¼ cup fresh lime juice
½ lb flank steak
1 tablespoon canola oil
½ cup shredded Pepper Jack cheese
sour cream
guacamole
1 tomato, diced
fresh cilantro leaf
cotija cheese, grated

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Cut the potatoes into wedges. In a large bowl, combine the potatoes, olive oil, salt, garlic powder, and paprika until each fry is fully coated.
  • Place the fries on the baking sheet and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the fries are crispy and golden brown.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the salt, pepper, chili powder, oregano, garlic, cilantro, orange juice, and lime juice. Add the flank steak and marinate for 20 minutes.
  • Heat a cast-iron skillet with the canola oil over medium heat. Cook the steak for 3 minutes on both sides for medium-cooked steak. Remove the steak and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • After 10 minutes dice the steak.
  • In an ovenproof skillet, place the baked french fries, Pepper Jack cheese, and diced carne asada, then broil until the cheese is melted.
  • Before serving, top with sour cream, guacamole, diced tomatoes, cilantro, and grated cotija cheese.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 811 calories, Carbohydrate 70 grams, Fat 40 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 45 grams, Sugar 9 grams

CARNE ASADA FRENCH FRIES



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French fries topped with my favorite street taco and smothered in queso. Loaded fries don't get much better than this. Don't forget your favorite hot sauce.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Meat and Poultry     Beef

Time 8h40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound beef skirt steak, thinly sliced
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle lager beer (such as Corona®)
½ (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning with coriander and annatto (such as Goya®)
1 (26 ounce) package frozen French fries
1 cup queso blanco sauce
¼ cup diced onion
¼ cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Place steak, beer, and sazon seasoning in a gallon-sized resealable bag. Refrigerate for 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Spread French fries evenly on a baking sheet.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Cook steak for 5 minutes, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a plate and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Bake fries in the preheated oven until light golden in color, 11 to 15 minutes. Divide among 4 serving plates and drizzle queso over the top.
  • Slice steak across the grain into bite-sized pieces and scatter over the fries. Garnish with onion and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 431.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50 g, Cholesterol 35.1 mg, Fat 15 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1402.7 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

CARNE ASADA CHEESE FRIES



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The Piper Inn is one of the oldest, oddest and friendliest restaurants in Denver, loved by bikers and hipsters alike. It's been owned by the Levin family since opening in 1968, but because so many different cooks have passed through the kitchen over fifty years, it has a Chinese-American-Mexican menu that is entirely unique. Carne asada fries, French fries topped with the fillings of a carne asada (steak) taco, are a California-Mexican classic. The Piper Inn adds a Midwestern-style beer cheese sauce to its popular version.

Provided by Julia Moskin

Categories     dinner, easy, snack, dips and spreads, finger foods, meat, vegetables, appetizer, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

3/4 pound skirt steak or flank steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 1/2 tablespoons lime juice (from 1 lime)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne (optional)
3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon neutral oil
4 ounces cream cheese, cubed
1/3 cup beer (preferably a lager or other beer without a pronounced flavor)
2 cups finely shredded sharp Cheddar (about 8 ounces)
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon smoked or sweet paprika
Kosher salt, to taste
1/2 cup finely chopped yellow or white onion
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, plus wedges for serving
1 1/2 pounds homemade French fries or any fresh or frozen fried potato variety, such as home fries, waffle fries, curly fries or tater tots
Crema Mexicana or sour cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Add steak to a medium bowl, and toss with the lime juice, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper until thoroughly coated. Let marinate at room temperature while you prepare the remaining components.
  • Prepare the beer cheese: In a medium saucepan, melt the cream cheese over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add the beer in a slow stream, whisking until smooth. Let the foam die down, about 1 minute, then decrease heat to low and add the cheese one handful at a time, whisking until smooth before adding the next. Once you've integrated all the cheese, whisk in the Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder and paprika. Season to taste with salt, cover and set aside, off heat. (Makes 1 1/4 cups.)
  • Prepare the garnish: In a small bowl, stir together the onion, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
  • Make the carne asada: Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high. Add the meat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and the sauce reduces to a glaze, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Arrange cooked fries on a serving platter in an even layer, and drizzle beer cheese on top to taste. Top with the carne asada and onion-cilantro mixture. Serve with lime wedges, and crema, if desired.

CARNE ASADA CHEESE FRIES



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Meet the love child of cheese fries and nachos: crispy, seasoned fries loaded with skirt steak and silky cheese sauce. One taste and you'll understand why San Diego is so wild about them.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     snack     Potato     Steak     Cheese     Cheddar     Avocado     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Salsa

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the seasoned salt:
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
For the fries and steak:
1 (22-ounce) package frozen French fries
12 ounces skirt steak, trimmed if necessary
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the cheese sauce and assembly:
4 ounces sharp cheddar (about 1 packed cup)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3-5 dashes hot sauce, such as Cholula (optional)
Cubed avocado, sour cream, cilantro leaves, salsa, and/or pico de gallo (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Make the seasoned salt:
  • Whisk salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, oregano, and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Cook the fries and steak:
  • Spread fries on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt, and bake according to package directions, tossing halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, rub steak with remaining seasoned salt. Heat oil in a large (preferably cast iron) skillet over medium-high. Sear steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain, then cut strips into 1" pieces. Transfer fries to a large platter; top with steak.
  • Make the cheese sauce:
  • Toss cheese and cornstarch in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour evaporated milk over and cook in microwave on high 40 seconds. Whisk and continue to cook in 20-second increments, whisking in between, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total). Stir in hot sauce, if using.
  • Spoon cheese sauce over steak. Top with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, salsa, and/or pico de gallo, if using.

CARNE ASADA FRIES



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This is my own recipe. I made these carne asada fries last night and they were amazing. My fiance loved it and now he wants me to make it all the time.

Provided by Deepika Kumar

Categories     Side Dish     Fries Recipes

Time 1h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 pound beef flank steak, cut into thin strips
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
1 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
2 medium (blank)s ripe avocados
1 (1 ounce) package
½ (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
¼ cup sliced green onions, or to taste
¼ cup sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl; add steak. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, up to overnight.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Cook steak on the preheated grill until firm and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
  • Deep-fry the French fries in the hot oil until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes, working in batches and adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
  • Mash avocados with guacamole seasoning in a bowl. Set aside.
  • Place the fries on a microwave-safe plate and layer with cooked carne asada and Mexican cheese. Heat in the microwave for 20 seconds. Add guacamole, sour cream, and finish it with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.9 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 23.8 g, Fiber 4.8 g, Protein 12.9 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 882.2 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality steak for the carne asada. This will ensure that the fries are flavorful and juicy.
  • Cut the steak against the grain. This will help to tenderize the meat and make it more flavorful.
  • Marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes before cooking. This will help to infuse the meat with flavor.
  • Cook the steak over high heat. This will help to sear the meat and lock in the juices.
  • Use a cast iron skillet or griddle to cook the fries. This will help to create a crispy exterior and a tender interior.
  • Season the fries with your favorite seasonings. This could include salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, or chili powder.
  • Serve the carne asada fries immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Carne asada fries are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a family meal. The combination of flavorful steak, crispy fries, and melted cheese is sure to please everyone. With a few simple tips, you can make the best carne asada fries at home. So, what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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