Carne Asada Fries Recipe
Loaded carne asada fries are topped with tender-marinated meat and packed with Mexican flavor. They are completely customizable!
Servings: 8
Ingredients
Carne Asada
- 1½ pounds flank steak, (or flat iron steak)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- salt and pepper, to taste
Fries
- 1 (26-ounce) package frozen French fries
- sour cream
- guacamole
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Make marinade by combining olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Add steak to the bowl or to a baking dish (with marinade poured over) making sure meat is coated and marinated for 2-3 hours.
- Before grilling up meat, bake or fry French fries according to package instructions depending on preference.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat and cook meat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Let meat rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Slice meat at an angle against the grain with a sharp knife and serve warm.
- Place cooked french fries on a large platter, top with shredded cheese, carne asada, sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and cilantro.
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Nutrition
Calories: 204kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 352mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 240IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 2mg