Carne Asada Fried

This Carne Asada Fries recipe adds a California twist to the authentic carne asada recipe. It features crispy baked homemade fries topped with shredded cheese, tender carne asada, guacamole, sour cream, and other delicious Mexican toppings!

Ingredients:

For the carne asada

¼ cup chopped cilantro

¼ cup olive oil

juice of ½ orange

juice of ½ lime

1 tablespoon white wine vinegar

1 teaspoon minced garlic (about 2 cloves)

1 teaspoon chili powder

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon ground cumin

½ teaspoon dried oregano

½ teaspoon ancho chili powder

¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1 pound flank steak

For the fries

4 russet potatoes, scrubbed and rinsed

4 tablespoons olive oil

2 teaspoons kosher salt

2 teaspoons garlic powder

1 teaspoon smoked paprika

For the toppings

1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese (optional)

¼ cup guacamole

¼ cup sour cream

other optional toppings: chopped cilantro, minced onions, diced tomatoes