Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with these loaded Carne Asada Fries. Crispy golden fries topped with marinated grilled steak, melted cheeses, and a medley of fresh toppings. Perfect for a satisfying meal or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
Potato Fries:
- 1 1/2 pounds russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Carne Asada:
- 1 pound flank or skirt steak
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
Toppings:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
- 1/4 cup diced red onion
- 1/2 cup guacamole
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup pico de gallo
Instructions
- Marinate the Steak: Combine steak with garlic, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, cumin, and chili powder. Marinate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the Fries: Toss potato fries with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bake until golden and crispy.
- Cook the Steak: Grill or sear marinated steak until medium-rare. Let rest, then slice thinly.
- Assemble: Place cooked fries on a platter, top with cheeses, and broil until melted. Add sliced carne asada and garnish with cilantro, red onion, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
- Serve: Enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Consider using frozen fries or pre-cooked carne asada for a quicker option.
- Feel free to add jalapeños or hot sauce for extra spice.
- Swap sour cream with Greek yogurt for a lighter alternative.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded portion
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
