Topped with Carne Asada, these French Fries are completely indulgent and full of Mexican flavors!
We Love Loaded Fries!
Carne asada fries are similar in concept to Loaded Nachos except with french fries and juicy, citrusy carne asada (grilled, marinated meat). This Mexican dish first showed up on the scene in San Diego, California, and has since become super popular at Mexican-American eateries and food trucks served as a meal or appetizer. If you’ve had it before you’ll know just how amazing it is and it should be no surprise why our family loves Carne Asada Fries! Why we love them:
Worth the wait. While the meat does take time, the flavor is well worth the effort! Enjoy as a meal, side or appetizer. These loaded fries are filling as a meal all by themselves, but could easily be served as side or Mexican appetizer. Make it your own. I, of course, love that they can be topped with your favorite taco toppings and made in individual servings.
Ingredients
flank steak – or flat iron steak. To save time, pick up pre-marinated carne asada instead of making your own. olive oil lime juice – fresh or bottled. cilantro minced garlic cumin powder chili powder salt and pepper frozen French fries – I used regular straight-cut french fries, but you can also use crinkle cut, or steak-cut fries with a sturdy texture that can hold up well under the toppings, or use russet potatoes to make Baked French Fries or classic French Fries. toppings – sour cream, guacamole, Roma tomatoes – other toppings such as sliced jalapenos, Pico de Gallo, shredded cheese, sliced avocados, cheddar cheese, salsa, corn, green onions, or hot sauce.
How to Make Carne Asada Fries
Storing Info
Make ahead of time. I don’t recommend fully making this dish ahead of time, however, you can prepare the different elements. Cook and slice the meat, cook the fries, and prepare any toppings. Keep them stored separately until you are ready to assemble them. Heat before serving. STORE. Remove any toppings with a higher water content like tomatoes, pico, or salsa because they can make the dish soggy faster. Place leftovers in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for 1-2 days. Reheating carne asada fries in the oven can help the fries crisp up a little, but the microwave can be used as well.
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