Description
Carne Asada Cheese Fries are the ultimate comfort food, combining crispy fries with tender marinated carne asada and gooey melted cheese. This mouthwatering dish is topped with fresh ingredients like sour cream, green onions, and jalapeños, making it perfect for game day or a late-night snack. Easy to prepare and customize for any gathering, these cheese fries will have your taste buds dancing with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups frozen thick-cut French fries
- 1 lb flank steak
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
- 1 jalapeño, sliced (optional)
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro
- 2 lime wedges
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Bake fries on a lined baking sheet for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
- While fries bake, marinate flank steak with spices (cumin, garlic powder, lime juice) for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the steak over medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until cooked through. Let rest before slicing thinly.
- Assemble by layering baked fries on a platter, topping with sliced carne asada and cheddar cheese.
- Return to oven briefly until cheese melts. Finish with sour cream, green onions, jalapeños, cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg