Carne Asada Fries Recipe

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Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with this Mexican food-inspired recipe that takes classic cheesy fries to the next level with juicy grilled skirt steak and zesty toppings layered over crispy baked French fries.

Prep Time20

Cook Time21

Marinade Time2

Total Time2 41

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Servings:

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Cast Iron Skillet OR
Indoor Grill Pan

Ingredients

For the Carne Asada

¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce for gluten free use, tamari or coconut aminos
¼ cup fresh lime juice (from about 3 limes)
2 tbsp fresh orange juice (from ½ orange)
¼ cup canola oil vegetable or avocado oil also work
1½ tbsp dark brown sugar
1 clove garlic minced
½ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
kosher salt to taste
1 lb. skirt steak trimmed, flank steak is also an option*

For the Fries

26 oz. frozen french fries (1 bag), homemade also works
2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese or use Monterey Jack, Pepper Jack, or Colby.
1 roma tomato diced
1-2 jalapeños sliced
¼ red onion chopped
½ cup sour cream

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk the soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, canola oil, brown sugar, minced garlic, cumin, and black pepper together. Season to taste with salt.
¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, 2 tbsp fresh orange juice, ¼ cup canola oil, 1½ tbsp dark brown sugar, 1 clove garlic, ½ tsp ground cumin, ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt
Transfer the steaks to a gallon-sized Ziplock bag, and add the marinade. Squeeze the excess air from the bag and seal it. Massage the marinade over the meat until it is fully coated. Refrigerate for 2-10 hours, flipping the bag over often.
1 lb. skirt steak
Remove the meat from the fridge 15-30 minutes before using. Before cooking, wipe off the excess marinade with paper towels.
Brush 1 tsp of canola oil over the skillet and heat it over medium-high heat until the pan is sizzling hot. Carefully place the steak in the pan and cook for a total of 6-8 minutes, or until you get a gorgeous char on both sides. Flip the meat after 3 minutes or when the beef releases from the pan, and cook the other side for about 3 minutes. The internal temperature should read 128-130°F on an instant-read thermometer.
Transfer to a cutting board and let rest for 5 minutes. Cut the steak against the grain into strips. Set aside.
Arrange the frozen fries on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake according to the package directions, about 10-15 minutes.
26 oz. frozen french fries
Once baked, top the fries with the cheese and bake for 5-7 minutes until the cheese has melted. Top with carne asada, tomato, jalapeño, and sour cream.
2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese, 1 roma tomato, 1-2 jalapeños, ¼ red onion, ½ cup sour cream

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Notes

*Steak Temperature Guide

- For rare steak: 125-130°F
- For medium-rare steak: 130-140°F
- For medium steak: 140-150°F
- For medium-well steak: 150-160°F
- For well-done steak: 160-165°F
- View this helpful guide from Serious Eats for how to trim skirt steak.

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