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Carne Asada Fries

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A bed of homemade seasoned fries topped with juicy marinated flank steak, melted cheese, and your favorite toppings. Make a small batch for yourself or double the recipe to feed a group!
Prep 20 minutes
Cook 25 minutes
Marinate 4 hours
Total 4 hours 45 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 6 servings

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Shallow baking dish glass or ceramic, with lid or plastic wrap to cover
  • Tongs
  • vegetable scrub brush
  • potato peeler optional
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp chef's knife
  • Large bowl
  • large baking sheet
  • Spatula
  • internal meat thermometer
  • Large plate

Ingredients

For the Carne Asada Marinade

For the Carne Asada

  • 1 1-pound flank steak
  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil (plus more as needed)

For the Fries

  • 3 large russet potatoes (approximately 12-16 ounces each)
  • 1-2 tablespoons avocado oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • ¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend

Serving Suggestions (All Optional)

  • sour cream
  • guacamole (store-bought or make your own)
  • chopped cilantro
  • diced fresh tomato
  • jalapeños (diced or sliced)
  • diced red onion

Instructions

For the Carne Asada Marinade

  • Add 1 ½ teaspoons minced fresh garlic, 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice, ½ cup orange juice, ½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper, ¼ cup avocado oil, 1 tablespoon white vinegar, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and 1 teaspoon cumin to large mixing bowl.
  • Whisk marinade ingredients until thoroughly incorporated.
  • Place 1 1-pound flank steak in shallow baking dish. Pour prepared marinade over flank steak, covering flank steak completely. Flip steak as needed to coat both sides in marinade, then cover baking dish with lid or plastic wrap. Alternately, place flank steak in large food-safe sealable bag, then pour marinade into bag. Seal bag, removing any excess air.
  • Place flank steak in refrigerator and marinate steak at least 4 hours but no more than 12 hours.

For the Homemade Fries

  • Toward end of marinating time, preheat oven to 400° Fahrenheit. Scrub 3 large russet potatoes under running water, removing all surface impurities.
  • Peel russet potatoes if desired, then cut each potato into equally-sized matchsticks.
  • Place cut potatoes in large bowl. Drizzle 2 tablespoons avocado oil over cut potatoes, then toss potatoes until completely coated in oil.
  • Sprinkle 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon paprika over potatoes, then toss potatoes until well seasoned. Increase amounts of salt, garlic powder, and/or paprika if desired.
  • Transfer seasoned potatoes to large baking sheet. Arrange fries on baking sheet in single, even layer, without overlapping if possible. Use 2 baking sheets if needed depending on number of fries.
  • Place baking sheet in preheated oven. Bake fries 15 minutes, then remove baking sheet from oven.
  • Carefully flip fries over, then return baking sheet to oven. Bake fries 10 to 15 minutes more or until as crispy as preferred.

For the Carne Asada

  • While fries are baking, carefully remove flank steak from marinade. Discard remaining marinade.
  • Place marinated steak on cutting board. Slicing against grain of meat, cut steak into thin strips or bite-sized pieces.
  • Place large skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat. When pan is warm, add 2 tablespoons avocado oil. Swirl or tilt pan to distribute oil across entire surface of pan.
  • When oil is hot and shimmery, add steak to skillet, working in batches as needed to avoid overcrowding pan. Cook steak 4 to 5 minutes, then flip steak over. Cook on other side until preferred doneness is achieved, approximately 3 to 5 minutes. For medium doneness, cook steak until meat reaches internal temperature of 140° Fahrenheit. Note: thinner, smaller pieces will need less time to cook.
  • Transfer cooked steak to large plate and set aside. Repeat with any remaining steak until all flank steak has been cooked.

To Serve

  • Carefully remove baking sheet from oven. Sprinkle ¾ cup shredded Mexican cheese blend evenly over top of fries.
  • If desired, return baking sheet to oven and bake fries 2 to 4 minutes or until cheese has melted.
  • Top fries with cooked steak and finish with sour cream, guacamole, chopped cilantro, diced fresh tomato, jalapeños, and diced red onion if desired. Serve immediately.

Recipe Notes

  • Make it Vegetarian: Use a plant-based meat instead of flank steak.
  • Make it Vegan: Use a plant-based meat, vegan cheese, and vegan sour cream (optional).
 
Simple Homemade Guacamole
  • Mash flesh of 1 to 2 avocados with lime juice and salt to taste. Add chopped cilantro, diced onions, and/or diced jalapeños for more flavor.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Serving Size: 1 servingCalories: 451calProtein: 24gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 59mgSodium: 723mgPotassium: 1069mgTotal Carbs: 35gFiber: 3gSugar: 4gErythritol: 0gSugar Alcohols: 0gNet Carbs: 32gVitamin A: 457IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 143mgIron: 3mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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