Carne Asada Fries
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on Nov 14, 2019, Updated Jan 19, 2025
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Freshly baked French fries, with tender pieces of carne asada, topped with mounds of shredded cheese, and baked till the cheese melts. Serve warm with a dollop of sour cream, guacamole, and spicy pico de gallo. Talk about the perfect football food.
What are Carne Asada Fries?
Have you ever tried carne asada fries? The first time I had them was in San Diego while visiting my bestie, and it was love at first bite. Imagine carne asada nachos, but instead of chips, you’ve got crispy, seasoned French fries.
The steak is chopped into bite-sized pieces and piled high with melted cheese, pico de gallo, crema Mexicana or sour cream, and guacamole—basically a mountain of flavor and textures you can’t resist. Perfect for late nights, game days, or anytime you’re craving something seriously satisfying!
Ingredients & Substitutions
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Frozen fries – To keep these carne asada fries easy and simple, I use frozen oven fries instead of cutting up potatoes for a quick-fix craving.
- Carne asada – Carne asada is usually made from skirt steak or arrachera. Alternatives include flank steak or sirloin flap meat. This marinade is so flavorful with fresh lime and orange juice, tequila, garlic, fresh cilantro, and red onion. The acid from the fresh lime and orange juice tenderizes the steak and the tequila gives it a unique flavor.
- Shredded cheese – Feel free to top carne asada fries with your favorite cheese, I recommend a mix of pepper jack cheese and Colby.
- Carne asada toppings – The classic toppings are crema Mexicana or sour cream, guacamole, and spicy pico de gallo, but feel free to serve with additional salsas like guacamole salsa and chile de arbol salsa.
How To Make Carne Asada Fries
Step 1: Grill carne asada. Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet over a high setting. When hot add the marinated steak and cook for about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Be careful not to cut into the beef while turning so that you don’t lose any of the juices.
Let rest 10 minutes, and then slice the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
Step 2: Bake French fries. Bake French fries according to package directions.
Step 3: Assemble carne asada fries. Place your baked French fries across the bottom of your cast iron skillet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the grilled carne asada and shredded cheese across the fries evenly.
Step 4: Bake. Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and meat is warm, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Watch this video to see how quickly these carne asada fries comes together.
More carne asada recipes you’ll love:
- Carne Asada Nachos
- Carne Asada Tacos
- Carne Asada and Roasted Corn Pizza
- Tequila Lime Carne Asada Skewers
- Carne Asada Enchiladas Suizas
- Carne Asada Chayote Quesadillas
- Spring Salad with Carne Asada, Avocados, and Pepitas
- Carne Asada Tortas with Chimichurri Sauce
- Carne Asada Spinach Quesadillas
- Grilled Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce
Carne Asada Fries (Loaded Fries)
Ingredients
- baked French fries
- grilled carne asada, sliced against the grain
- shredded cheese, recommend a mix of pepper jack cheese and Colby
- guacamole
- sour cream or crema Mexicana
- pico de gallo
Carne Asada:
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 orange, juiced
- 2 ounces tequila
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ cup sliced red onion
- 1 ½ to 2 pounds flat iron steak, flap steak, flank steak, or skirt steak
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Bake French fries according to package directions.
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place your baked French fries across the bottom of your cast iron skillet or baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle the grilled carne asada and shredded cheese across the fries evenly.
- Bake until the cheese is melted and bubbling and meat is warm, about 15 to 20 minutes. Serve immediately with guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.
Carne Asada:
- In a bowl, combine the butter, lime juice, orange juice, tequila, garlic, cilantro, and onion and mix well.
- Place steak in a large Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over steak. Zip up the bag and massage marinade around so that the steak is well covered. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan to high. Remove the steak from the plastic bag and season with salt and pepper. Grill the steak for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest 10 minutes, and then slice the steak against the grain into 1/2-inch pieces.
Video
Notes
- To keep these carne asada fries easy and simple, I use frozen oven fries but you can make your own. This would also taste great with sweet potato fries.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
WOW these will definitely be happening with my carne asada recipe!
I live in Arizona,and every so often get a craving for a “California Burrito”.A fast food (I think) Mexican chain here called Senor Taco.NOT a single time have I ever seen anyone go inside. We wait in the drive-thru.Which you can call ahead also.So,you would love these! Crumbled up burger,fries,salsa,guac,sour cream, etc, etc. Is huge and so amazing. Dang.Now I want one!So huge,can only eat a half of it in 1 sitting. All good! Lunch the next day. SO GOOD!