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Carne Asada Fries served Mexican style
Mexican style Carne Asada Fries with cheese and guacamole

Loaded Carne Asada Fries

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
This isn't diet food; it's pure indulgence from San Diego. Carne Asada Fries are the perfect example of border cuisine: take American French fries and load them with everything that goes into a Mexican taco. The key is the contrast between the marinated, grilled beef (Carne Asada) and fresh toppings on hot, cheesy fries. Party food at its best!
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 30 mins
⌛ Total Time 50 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 850 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Mexican-American (San Diego)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Baking Sheet: For melting cheese on the fries.
  • Grill Pan: For cooking the meat.

Allergen Information

⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1 ✓

Marinate the meat: Mix oil, lime juice, garlic, cumin, chili, salt, and pepper. Coat the meat and let it sit for 20 minutes.

Tip: The acidity of the lime and the oil help fat-soluble flavor compounds penetrate the meat surface.
2 ✓

Bake or fry the potatoes until extra crispy. Salt immediately.

Tip: The fries need to be very crispy to hold up under the heavy toppings.
3 ✓

Meanwhile, sear the beef in a hot pan (2-3 minutes per side). Let rest for 5 minutes, then cut into small 1/2 inch cubes.

Tip: Resting is important; otherwise, the meat juices will run out when cutting.
4 ✓

Pile the fries onto a baking sheet. Sprinkle generously with cheese and the cubed meat. Broil in the oven for 2-3 minutes until the cheese melts.

Tip: This step 'glues' the base together.
5 ✓

Remove and immediately pile on cold toppings: guacamole, sour cream, salsa, and fresh cilantro.

Tip: The temperature contrast (hot cheesy fries vs. cold sour cream) makes it exciting.
6 ✓

Serve directly on the tray with forks for sharing.

Tip: This is communal food; no plates needed!

Recipe FAQ

Why did the fries get soggy?
Add wet toppings (guacamole, salsa) only right before serving! Wet sauces will destroy the crispiness of the fries in seconds.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Flank or Skirt Steak
  • 1.5 lbs French Fries (frozen or homemade)
  • 2 cups Cheddar or Monterey Jack Cheese (shredded)
  • 2/3 cup Guacamole
  • 2/3 cup Sour Cream
  • 1/2 cup Pico de Gallo (fresh salsa)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1 tsp Chili Powder
  • 2 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 1 pc Lime (juiced)
  • 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro