Carne Asada Fries Recipe

Carne Asada Fries Recipe

A delicious Tex-Mex take on the traditional loaded French fry is Carne Asada Fries. Imagine thinly sliced, flavor-infused, crispy fries accompanied by a handmade cheese sauce and your preferred toppings. The dish would be composed of tender, marinated, and grilled carne asada beef. The greatest flavors of Mexican and American cooking come together in this mouthwatering meal. Allow me to walk you through the step-by-step process of making this at home so you may indulge in this delight anytime you want.

Why These Are the Best Carne Asada Fries You'll Ever Have

These Carne Asada Fries are the best for three key reasons:

1. The Steak Marinade: I have a fantastic marinade recipe for carne asada. It works well for grilling skirt steak at any time, not just with these fries. The steak has a wonderfully acidic and flavorful flavor thanks to the mix of citrus juices and spices.

2. Homemade Cheese Sauce: Nothing compares to cheese sauce that is created from scratch. Rich, creamy, and really simple to prepare. It elevates these fries to a whole new level, I promise.

3. Various Toppings: I'm all about providing you with choices. I have a ton of topping options to fit any taste, whether you're serving them at a party or for a quiet supper.

Let's now discuss what makes these fries unique and how to prepare them at yourself.

What Is Carne Asada?

A common Mexican meal called carne asada is made with grilled beef, typically flank, sirloin, or skirt. The steak is perfectly cooked to give it a lovely charred surface after being marinated to pack in tons of flavor. Even while carne asada tastes great on its own, we're kicking it up a level today by combining it with loaded fries.

Though its cost has lately increased, skirt steak is a fantastic choice if you're unsure about what kind of steak to use. You may also use tenderloin, sirloin, flank steak, or even ribeye if you'd like. They're all effective and will provide you with the desired soft, savory bite.

Ingredients You’ll Need

This recipe is broken down into a few simple parts, many of which you can prep ahead of time. Here’s what you’ll need:

For the Steak Marinade:

• 1/4 cup each of orange and lime juice and olive oil

• Four tsp finely chopped garlic

• One tsp kosher salt

• One tsp freshly ground black pepper

• Half a teaspoon of cumin powder

• One-half tsp dried oregano

• One and a half pounds of skirt steak

For the Fries and Cheese Sauce:

• Three tablespoons butter; one sixteen to twenty-ounce package of frozen seasoned fries; and three teaspoons all-purpose flour

• One and a quarter cups milk

• Half a teaspoon of salt with garlic

• Eight ounces of shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• For Serving (Topping Ideas):

• Avocado or guacamole

• Pico de Gallo

• Sour cream

• Fresh cilantro

• Sliced jalapeños

• Lime wedges

• Corn or black beans

How to Make Carne Asada Fries

Let’s walk through the steps to create these delicious fries. Most of the preparation can be done ahead of time, which makes this recipe even more convenient.

Step 1: Marinate the Steak

Make sure your marinade is ready first. Lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, minced garlic, kosher salt, black pepper, cumin, and oregano should all be combined in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over your skirt steak and place it in a shallow container or zip-top bag. Place the steak in the refrigerator to marinate for approximately six hours, or better yet, overnight. This allows the amazing tastes to seep into the meat.

Step 2: Grill the Steak

Set your grill to medium-high heat when you're ready to cook. To get the required doneness, grill the steak for 3–4 minutes on each side (125°F to 130°F for medium-rare). The steak may also be cooked over medium-high heat in a cast-iron pan if you don't have a grill. After the steak is done, place it on a platter, tent it, and allow it to rest.

Step 3: Make the Cheese Sauce

It is now time to prepare the cheese sauce while your steak is resting. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over a medium heat. When melted, add the flour and simmer, whisking constantly, for about 2 minutes. Pour the milk in gradually while whisking the sauce until it thickens, about 3 to 4 minutes. After adding the shredded cheddar cheese in two pieces and whisking until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is smooth, stir in the garlic salt. You may reheat the sauce over low heat and thin it down with a dash of milk if it thickens too much as it cools.

Step 4: Prepare the Fries

Follow the directions on the package to cook the frozen seasoned fries. You may also deep fried them if you'd like, or use an air fryer for the crispiest results.

Step 5: Assemble the Fries

When everything is prepared, it's time to assemble everything. For optimal tenderness, cut the grilled steak against the grain and slice it into bite-sized pieces. Drizzle the fries with the cheese sauce after arranging them on a big serving platter or individual plates. Add the sliced steak on top, along with any other desired toppings like avocado, pico de gallo, sour cream, cilantro, and jalapeños.

Tips and Serving Suggestions

Use Your Creativity While Choosing Toppings: This is the part where you can truly personalize the meal. Fresh cilantro, sour cream, avocado, and salsa are a few of my favorites. However, you may mix and match according to your preferences or what you have on hand.

Serving Suggestions: These fries work well as an appetizer at a party or as a main course. When serving a large number of people, bake the fries on a sizable sheet pan, top with desired toppings, and serve immediately off the tray. Arrange the toppings so that each person may put together their own dish during smaller parties.

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How to Store and Reheat Leftovers

Although fresh carne asada fries are wonderful, here's how to keep and reheat any leftovers you may have:

Storage: Keep the steak, cheese sauce, and fries separate in airtight containers in the refrigerator if you haven't assembled the fries yet.

Reheating: Preheat the fries by baking them in the oven until they regain their crispiness. If the cheese sauce is too thick, thin it up with a little milk while warming it over low heat on the stovetop. Just give the steak a minute or two more on a hot pan to reheat. Next, put the fries together just like you used to.

Microwave Option: You can reheat the fries in the microwave if you've already constructed them and need to quickly, but they might not be as crispy as they were the first time.

Conclusion

A tasty and entertaining way to combine two traditional favorites into one meal is with Carne Asada Fries. This dish, with its tasty carne asada, creamy cheese sauce, and crispy fries, is sure to become a family favorite. You may also personalize it to your liking thanks to the variety of topping choices. Try it out and revel in a bit of Tex-Mex enchantment in your own kitchen!