This Carne Asada Fries Nachos recipe is a must-serve for Game Day for us during football season! It’s my family’s absolute FAVORITE, and believe me, this dish doesn’t leave you any leftovers. No, even a tiny crumb. It’s basically the classic nachos we all know and love, but made with fries instead of corn tortilla chips. This irresistible Carne Asada Fries Nachos is a BIG hit at every gathering, big or small! And because Game Days aren’t really about being a health nut, I like to add an almost obscene amount of cheese sauce. But to balance things out a little, I also add some vegetables, such as tomatoes, avocado, etc … so that guilt does not kill me. Anyway… This recipe is super delicious and a total winner!
CARNE ASADA MARINATE
I am a HUGE fan of carne asada, and I love being able to prepare it at home whenever I want! Today, I’m sharing my take on carne asada. I’m not blowing open any top-secret recipes here. This is my personal recipe that I’ve made for YEARS. I claim no authority or authenticity on my carne asada skills other than it’s undeniably mouthwatering and delicious! One of my “secrets”, when I make carne asada, is not to let the meat marinate for more than 8 hours because the steak gets kind of mushy. Carne asada is typically made with skirt steak, but my personal favorite is flank steak, because it’s faster to cook and easier to slice, and it’s leaner. Some recipes out there call for dried or fresh chilies, but I use ancho chile powder because it’s easy to find and convenient. To prepare the marinade add all the ingredients in a plastic bag, shake to combine, add the steak, close, and let all the flavors sink into the meat. The next step is grilling! You can use a ridged grill pan or an outdoor grill, whatever you prefer, or is available. When the steak is cooked to your liking, remove the steak from the grill and allow rest for 5 minutes to allow the juices to settle. Make sure that you slice it against the grain—that is, perpendicular to the muscle fibers that appear in the meat. Feel free to add more toppings as you like, such as sliced black olives, black beans, sliced jalapeños, corn, sour cream, guasacaca, etc… Game Day, any time you have hungry friends coming over, or any occasion really…make this and watch it disappear in seconds.
