Carne Asada Fries
Carne asada fries are perfect for game days, BBQs, or even just a quick and easy weeknight dinner. They're delicious and so full of flavor--perfect for satisfying that Mexican food craving!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Makes: 6 servings
Ingredients
- 1 lb carne asada
- 1 - 32 oz bag frozen french fries
- 1 1/2 cups refried beans, warmed
- 1 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 3/4 cup guacamole
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup crumbled cotija cheese
- 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
Instructions
- Prepare the carne asada. Marinate the steak for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours. Grill or cook in a cast iron skillet until browned and cooked to medium. Let the steak rest before dicing it.
- Cook the fries. For ease, we're using store bought french fries. Cook them according to the package instructions using your oven or an air fryer (my preferred method!). Once the fries are cooked and crispy, lay them out on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Top the fries with beans and cheese. Drizzle the warmed refried beans over the fries and then sprinkle with the cheese. Transfer the fries to the oven for 4-5 minutes, just until the cheese is melty.
- Add more toppings. Once the fries are out of the oven, top with the diced carne asada, guacamole, pico de gallo, dollops of sour cream, cilantro, and cotija cheese. You can serve the fries family style right on the baking sheet!
Nutrition
Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 30gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 999mgPotassium: 433mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 753IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 352mgIron: 2mg