Carne Asada Fries

Grilled carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream top French fries in this over-the-top recipe that's sure to impress party guests.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 25 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 teaspoons soy sauce
• 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
• 2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 (16 ounce) package frozen french fries
• 1 pound beef flank steak, cut into thin strips
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 tablespoon guacamole seasoning mix
• 0.25 cup sour cream, or to taste
• 0.5 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
• 0.25 cup sliced green onions, or to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl; add steak. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, up to overnight.

Step 2

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Cook steak on the preheated grill until firm and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.

Step 4

Deep-fry the French fries in the hot oil until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes, working in batches and adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Step 5

Mash avocados with guacamole seasoning in a bowl. Set aside.

Step 6

Place the fries on a microwave-safe plate and layer with cooked carne asada and Mexican cheese. Heat in the microwave for 20 seconds. Add guacamole, sour cream, and finish it with green onions.