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When I first came to San Diego, I saw something called “Carne Asada Fries” on the menu at Mexican restaurants. I didn’t think much of it until I tasted it. I mildly describe that day as MIND BLOWING! For Game Day, I can’t think of anything better to indulge in other than this dish. You know what I mean… When the score is tied, and all your faith is put on the quarterback who had that one injury. And people are shouting … iAndale, si puedes! Who doesn’t need something to munch during a time like that?
Football Sundays are a big deal at my house. Everyone brings a dish, but we supply the main dish. I don’t want to bore anyone with the same thing over and over again. So while I was at Walmart the other day, I decided to pick up some El Yucateco hot sauce for our favorite sports food: Carne Asada Fries.
What I love about Carne Asada Fries is that it involves the grill, meaning the hubs does the work not me. Ok, I do some work. I put the frozen fries into the oven, but everything else is store bought or stuff I have on hand. He marinates the carne asada the night before. When our friends arrive, all he has to do is take it out of the frig and head over to the grill. It’s done in minutes. Es lo más fácil.
I add a lot of different toppings – guacamole, extra bacon from that morning’s breakfast, sour cream, etc. Don’t be afraid to use the El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce. The red sauce has a little more kick than the average hot sauce but with far less vinegar. You get the true pepper flavor that I love. It’s delicious. I even sprinkle a little more for an extra kick. Oh yeah, the spicier, the better.
- 1 package of frozen french fries
- 2 - 2½ lb skirt steak
- For Carne Asada Marinade:
- ¾ cup orange juice
- ½ cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- ⅓ cup worcestershire sauce
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce
- 2 tablespoons ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ tablespoon ground oregano
- ¼ tablespoon ground pepper
- ½ cup canola oil
- 1 bunch of cilantro
- Toppings:
- cheese (optional)
- chopped bacon, cooked (optional)
- guacamole (optional)
- salsa (optional)
- diced tomato (optional)
- sour cream (optional)
- El Yucateco Red Habanero Hot Sauce (optional)
- Marinate the meat overnight.
- Make french fries according to package instructions.
- Prepare desired toppings
- Pre-heat grill medium to medium-high heat. Oil the grate.
- Grill about 5 minutes on each side for medium rare.
- Remove meat from heat. Let rest a few minutes before slicing across the grain.
- In the meantime, in a bowl add french fries. Top with carne asada, bacon, guacamole, salsa, sour cream, salsa, and more hot sauce.
Are you ready to bring on the flavor for football season?
What is your favorite recipe with El Yucateco Hot Sauce?
Joann Woolley says
Adding this to our football fan fare! I cannot believe we have not made carne asada fries at home yet!
Maggie Unzueta says
Me neither. It’s one of my favorite football food!
Cristi Comes says
My husband was just looking over my shoulder and now he wants me to make this, little does he know he’d be the one grilling. haha. This is perfect football food! #client
Maggie Unzueta says
LOL. Yay for husbands! Hope you enjoy. 🙂
Jennylou Raya says
oohhhh, i just showed hubby this. maybe he will break out the grill a few more times before it gets cold out.
Maggie Unzueta says
I love grilling. I even have an indoor grill. Best investment ever!
Allison Gallagher says
I’m salivating thinking about these. YUM
Kathy | Mom Learns To Cook says
Oh my! Yes, please. My hubby and I love loaded fries. Definitely pinning these for later.
Chrissa - Physical Kitchness says
Oh my word this looks so good. I lived in San Diego for a few years and totally missed the carne asada fries thing. SAD right?! I can’t wait to make these!!!