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carne asada fries

Carne Asada Fries

Crispy fries are loaded with juicy, seasoned steak, melty cheese, and all the toppings that make each bite feel a little over the top in the best way.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Marinating time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 21 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 369 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 pound flank steak or skirt steak
  • 16 ounce bag frozen seasoned fries
  • Toppings: Avocado Pico de Gallo, Sour Cream, Green Onions, Sliced Jalapeno

For the Marinade

  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro minced
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the Cheese Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk
  • 6 ounces sharp cheddar cheese grated

Instructions
 

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a bag. Add the steak, cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.
  • When you’re ready to cook the meat, preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Grill the steak for 3 minutes on each side or until the steak reaches 125°F for medium rare, or more if you prefer. Transfer the meat to a plate, cover with foil, and set aside.
  • Cook the fries according to the instructions on the package.
  • While the fries are cooking, melt the butter into a saucepan over medium heat. Once melted, add the flour and whisk it into the butter. Cook for 1 minute. Slowly pour in the milk, whisking constantly, until the sauce has thickened.
  • Add about half of the cheese and whisk until smooth. Then add the remaining cheese and whisk until smooth. Remove from the heat.
  • Cut the steak against the grain into bite-size pieces.
  • When the fries are done, spread them on a sheet pan or serving platter.
  • Drizzle on some cheese sauce and top with steak. Then add the rest of the cheese sauce.
  • Dress them up with avocado, pico de gallo, sour cream, green onions, and jalapeño.

Nutrition

Calories: 369kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 15gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 727mgPotassium: 479mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 778IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 214mgIron: 2mg
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