Description
Carne Asada Fries are the ultimate indulgence, merging crispy fries with succulent marinated steak, gooey cheese, and vibrant toppings. This dish is perfect for game days or cozy nights in, offering a fiesta of flavors that will impress family and friends. With simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can whip up this mouthwatering treat in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound flank steak
- 1 (16 oz) bag frozen crinkle-cut fries
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix lime juice, garlic powder, cumin, olive oil, and salt to prepare the marinade.
- Place flank steak in a resealable bag and pour the marinade over it. Seal and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight.
- Preheat oven according to package instructions for fries. Spread fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden brown (about 25-30 minutes), flipping halfway.
- Heat grill or stovetop pan to medium-high. Grill marinated steak for about 5-7 minutes per side until desired doneness. Let rest before slicing thinly.
- In an oven-safe dish, layer baked fries, followed by shredded cheese and sliced carne asada.
- Top with sour cream and pico de gallo before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg