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Carne Asada Fries are toppedwith cheese, steak, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapenos and sour cream – they're the definition of fully loaded!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
- Full of flavor: These loaded fries are packed with flavour thanks to the delicious marinade and toppings.
- Easy to prep: Chop up the toppings and marinate the steak beforehand to save on prep time.
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Ingredients and substitutions
- Frozen fries – use any frozen fries of your choice.
- Top sirloin – flank steak or skirt steak would both be good.
- Cheddar cheese – use mozzarella, Monterey Jack or a Tex Mex blend instead.
- Jalapeño pepper – bell peppers are a milder option.
- Sour cream – use light sour cream to cut down on calories.
- Cilantro – skip this if you're not a fan.
- Pico de gallo – jarred or homemade salsa would also be good.
- Guacamole – make your own or use a store-bought guac.
Carne asada marinade
- Olive oil – or another neutral cooking oil like avocado oil.
- Lime juice – use a combo of lime and orange juice for extra flavour.
- Soy sauce – coconut aminos or tamari are the best substitutes.
- Chili powder – make your own using a blend of paprika, oregano and cumin.
- Cumin – add more chili powder instead.
- Garlic – freshly minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic can be used in a pinch.
How to make carne asada fries
Step 1: Bake the fries.
Bake the fries, then add the cheese and bake until melted.
Step 2: Marinate the steak.
Marinate in the carne asada marinade.
Step 3: Cook the steak.
Let it rest then dice up into pieces.
Step 4: Assemble your fries.
Top the fries with all your toppings and serve.
Recipe tips
Here are some of my top tips for making these loaded fries:
- Use different fries: Curly fries, sweet potato fries or wedges would all be good.
- Try more toppings: Add on some Mexican street corn, salsa, hot sauce, lime crema and more.
- Grill the steak: If you'd prefer to BBQ, grill the steak for 3-4 mins per side at 450 F.
- Let it rest: Make sure to let the steak rest before dicing it up to lock in the juices.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are carne asada fries?
Carne asada fries originated in San Diego in California. They're basically carne asada tacos but without the tortillas!
What type of steak should you use?
I like to use a good fast fry steak like top sirloin, but you can use any steak of your choice. Just make sure to adjust the cooking time based on the thickness.
What do you serve these fries with?
You can enjoy your fries on their own or with some refried beans, cowboy caviar, or chips and guac on the side.
Storing and reheating
Prep ahead: Assemble your toppings and marinate the steak a couple days in advance.
Storing: Store the steak and toppings separately in the fridge for 5 days.
Reheating: Reheat the steak in a pan on the stovetop or in the microwave for 1-2 mins. Add to fresh fries with all your toppings and dig in.
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Meal prep tools
- You'll need a good knife set to slice the steak properly.
- Get your square glass meal prep bowls hereso you can pack these carne asada fries up for tomorrow's lunch!
- I get all my grass-fed beef from Butcher Box.
The Best Carne Asada Fries (Loaded Fries)
Carne Asada Fries are toppedwith cheese, steak, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapenos and sour cream – they're the definition of fully loaded!
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Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 672kcal
Author: Taylor Stinson
Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes minutes
Ingredients
- 1 bag frozen fries
- 8 oz top sirloin
- 1 cup cheddar or mozzarella cheese, grated
- 1 jalapeno pepper, sliced
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/3 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 cup store bought pico de gallo
- 1 cup store bought guacamole
- Sour cream to serve, optional
Carne asada marinade
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 2 tbsp soy sauce or tamari to make gluten-free
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 2 tsp cumin
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 tsp each Salt and pepper
Instructions
Preheat oven to 450 F. Bake fries according to package directions (usually 10-12 minutes per side). Meanwhile, marinate steak for at least 15 minutes and up to 2 hours.
Heat a skillet over med-high heat. Cook steak in marinade for 2-3 minutes per side depending on thickness of steak. Let rest at least 5 minutes before dicing up.
Remove fries from oven and top with cheese, then bake for 3-5 minutes or until cheese is melted. Divide among 6 plates and top with steak, pico de gallo, guacamole, jalapenos and cilantro. Serve with sour cream if desired and enjoy!
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Notes
Note: nutritional info does not include sour cream.
Add on more toppings likeMexican street corn, salsa, hot sauce and lime crema.
Serve with refried beans,cowboy caviar, or chips and guac.
Store all the components separately in the fridge, then assemble your loaded fries fresh.
Nutrition
Calories: 672kcal (34%)Carbohydrates: 60g (20%)Protein: 19g (38%)Fat: 42g (65%)Saturated Fat: 13g (81%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gCholesterol: 43mg (14%)Sodium: 1690mg (73%)Potassium: 1103mg (32%)Fiber: 10g (42%)Sugar: 5g (6%)Vitamin A: 718IU (14%)Vitamin C: 22mg (27%)Calcium: 146mg (15%)Iron: 4mg (22%)
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Created by Taylor Stinson
Hey there, my name's Taylor! I’m the founder of The Girl on Bloor, a food blog where I share healthy meal prep recipes for busy people. I'm a busy city girl living in downtown Toronto on (you guessed it!) Bloor Street. I've got 10 years experience meal prepping, along with a Master's degree in journalism, and you can find my work across the internet featured on publications such as Buzzfeed, HuffPost, Women's Health, Reader's Digest and more. I'm also the founder of Dinner Prep Pro, which is a meal prep app and community that helps busy people get more time back, save money on food and reduce stress during the work week. Thanks for being here and I hope to inspire you with my recipes and meal planning tips!
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Fernando Alerts says
So good. Delicious carne asada recipe. Thanks for sharing.Reply
Janice says
Love this recipe. Your instructions at the top of the recipe says 6 servings but you say to plate into 4 plates. My question is is it 4 servings or 6 servings and is the nutritional information correct?
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Taylor Stinson says
Hi Janice – the nutritional info is correct, the 4 plates is a typo. Sorry about that!
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Edwina Mitchell says
These taste as good as they sound. I cut up the steak before cooking as i do this for BBQ meat at least once a Month.
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Taylor Stinson says
I’m so happy you like it so much Edwina!! 🙂
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5 from 12 votes (11 ratings without comment)
