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Carne Asada Fries
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Carne Asada Fries

This Carne Asada Fries dish is loaded with yumminess! With amazing ingredients and toppings, this is a tasty meal to enjoy this summer!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time3 minutes
Passive Time8 hours
Servings: 4
Author: Francine Lizotte
Course: Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword 4th of July, BBQ - Grilling, Beef, Canada Day, Comfort Food, Summer Recipe

Ingredients

MARINADE

  • 5 large cloves garlic
  • 1 large jalapeño pepper, seeded and ribs removed
  • 1/2 cup cilantro
  • 2 tbsp. brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp. chipotle in adobo, puréed tips & tricks
  • 2 tbsp. freshly squeezed lime juice tips & tricks
  • 1/2 tbsp. ground cumin
  • 1/2 tsp. ground Himalayan pink salt
  • 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper (I always use mixed peppercorns)
  • 2 tbsp. canola oil, plus more to oil the grates
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice tips & tricks
  • 1 lb. beef round roast, flank or skirt steak

TOPPINGS

  • 1 bag (1 lb. 10 oz.) frozen fries, cooked Footnote
  • 2 1/2 cups cheddar cheese sauce see Recipe
  • 1 cup Pico de Gallo see Recipe
  • 4 big scoops guacamole
  • 4 tbsp. sour cream or crema, or to taste
  • 4 large lime wedges, for garnish

Directions

  • To make the marinade… In the bowl of a food processor, add all the ingredients except the meat and process until blended.
  • Place half meat slices in a large bowl and pour half marinade over; toss well to coat.
  • Transfer the meat to a large re-sealable plastic bag; repeat with remaining meat slices and marinade.
  • Transfer the bag to the fridge and marinate for 6 to 18 hours.
  • Remove the bag from the fridge and bring the meat to room temperature, about 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, turn the barbecue’s temperature to 450 - 500ºF and oil the grates. Place the meat on the grill and cook for 1 to 1:30 minutes per side – don’t overcook.
  • Remove from the heat, loosely cover with foil and let the meat slices rest for 2 minutes before cutting them into bite sized pieces.
  • To assemble the dish…
    Cover the bottom of a plate or bowl with cooked French fries and top with meat pieces. Drizzle on the cheese sauce, spoon on Pico de Gallo, add a big scoop of guacamole and finish with sour cream.
  • Garnish with lime wedges and serve immediately.

Notes

Footnote: To make them from scratch, here's the recipe... https://clubfoody.com/cf-recipes/french-fries/