Best 5 Carne Asada Fries Recipes

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Carne asada fries is a popular dish that combines flavorful marinated grilled steak, crispy fries, melted cheese, and a variety of toppings. The origins of this dish can be traced back to the Mexican and American cultures, and it has become a staple dish in many restaurants and food trucks. With its combination of savory steak, crispy fries, and gooey cheese, carne asada fries offer a delightful culinary experience that can satisfy any craving. If you're looking to indulge in this delicious dish, here are a few recipes that will guide you through the process of making the best carne asada fries.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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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Make and share this Carne Asada Fries recipe from Food.com.

Provided by tankk_girl

Categories     Meat

Time 5h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 20

peanut oil or other vegetable oil, for frying
2 lbs baking potatoes, like russets
salt, to taste
1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup orange juice
6 garlic cloves, crushed
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 lbs flank steaks
2 ripe avocados, peeled
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1/2 tomatoes, chopped
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
1 -2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups Mexican blend cheese

Steps:

  • Fries:.
  • Heat oil in a fryer to 325 degrees F.
  • Skin potatoes, and cut into uniform sized matchsticks.
  • Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of ice water to release some of the starch and to keep them from browning.
  • Dry the potatoes strips thoroughly to keep them from splattering.
  • Fry the potatoes for 3 minutes until soft but not golden brown, do not over-crowd them.
  • Remove and place on paper towel. Turn heat up to 350, and place back in fryer for 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
  • Let drain on paper towels.
  • Carne Asada:.
  • Mix tequila, juices, garlic, onion, Tabasco, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  • Add steaks to marinade, ensuring they are completely covered.
  • Place in refrigerator 4-6 hours, turning occasionally to ensure they stay submerged in marinade.
  • Remove steaks, and grill about 7 minutes on each side.
  • Cut into 1"x1/2" strips, set aside.
  • Guacamole:.
  • Place all ingredients in a bowl and blend with hand blender until smooth, or mash with a fork.
  • Put a handful of fries in a bowl and top with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 cup carne asada strips, 1/4 cup guacmole, and 1/4 cup sour cream. Enjoy! (:.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1129.1, Fat 65.1, SaturatedFat 29.2, Cholesterol 253.4, Sodium 1523.7, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 11.9, Sugar 11.3, Protein 70.9

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Fresh, flavorful ingredients will make all the difference in your carne asada fries. Look for high-quality carne asada meat, crispy French fries, and a flavorful cheese sauce.
  • Cook the carne asada properly: Carne asada should be cooked over high heat to get a nice char on the outside while keeping the inside tender and juicy. Make sure to season the meat well before cooking.
  • Use a flavorful cheese sauce: A good cheese sauce is essential for carne asada fries. You can use a store-bought cheese sauce or make your own. If you're making your own, use a good quality cheese that melts well.
  • Load up on the toppings: Carne asada fries are all about the toppings. Feel free to add your favorites, such as sour cream, guacamole, pico de gallo, or jalapeños.

Conclusion:

Carne asada fries are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With a few simple tips, you can make carne asada fries that are sure to impress your friends and family. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give carne asada fries a try!

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