Carne Asada Fries
For Game Day, there is nothing better than Carne Asada Fries. An absolutely addicting appetizer that’s topped with grilled meats, guacamole, and more!
Servings: 6
Calories: 705kcal
Ingredients
- 1 package of frozen french fries
- 2 - 2½ lb skirt steak
- For Carne Asada Marinade:
- ½ cup lime juice
- 4 cloves garlic
- 3-4 dashes Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Juice of 1 orange
- 1 minced jalapeno
- 1 tablespoon ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon 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
- pickled jalapenos optional
- chopped cilantro optional
- diced green onion optional
Instructions
- In a large container, add all the marinate ingredients - lime juice, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, soy sauce, orange juice, jalapeno, cumin, paprika, oregano, pepper, and oil.
- Mix with a fork.
- Add the meat to the container.
- Turn the meat coat with the marinade.
- Cover with plastic wrap, or if you are using a plastic bag, seal the bag.
- Marinate the meat overnight.
- Make french fries according to package instructions.
- Take the meat out of the fridge.
- Pre-heat grill medium to medium-high heat.
- Oil the grate.
- Grill about 4 minutes on each side for medium rare.
- Remove meat from heat.
- Let rest a few minutes before slicing across the grain.
- Prepare desired toppings.
- In the meantime, in a bowl, add french fries.
- Top with carne asada and desired toppings.
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Notes
You can use sweet potato fries inside of regular fries.
Marinate the meat overnight, or minimum 4 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 705kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 74g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 214mg | Sodium: 401mg | Potassium: 1076mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 672IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 7mg