CARNE ASADA CHEESE FRIES
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
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.
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md jihad
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require as many ingredients.
Rohullah.123. Khan
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my fries didn't turn out as crispy as I would have liked. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Rana Fyaz
[email protected]This dish is a bit too heavy for me, but it's definitely delicious. I would recommend sharing it with friends or family.
Merlyn Kho
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of carne asada fries, but this recipe changed my mind. The fries were perfectly cooked, and the carne asada was tender and flavorful.
Sita Bairagi
[email protected]These fries are a bit messy, but they're so worth it. The combination of flavors is amazing.
Mandy Moorman
[email protected]I wasn't sure how these fries would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were crispy and flavorful, and the cheese sauce was the perfect finishing touch.
Dalim Sk
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish that's perfect for special occasions.
Saeid
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The carne asada is savory and slightly spicy, and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy.
Ray Walls
[email protected]These fries are the perfect party food. They're easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
cindy howell
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. The carne asada is always cooked perfectly, and the cheese sauce is rich and creamy.
Ganiyu Ganiyat
[email protected]These carne asada cheese fries were an absolute hit at my last party! The fries were crispy and well-seasoned, and the carne asada was tender and flavorful. The cheese sauce was the perfect finishing touch, and it all came together to create a dish t