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Carne Asada Fries

These carne asada fries are topped with grilled marinated steak, pico de gallo, guacamole and plenty of cheese. The ultimate party snack or main course option that's perfect for feeding a crowd!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 50 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 639 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 recipe Carne Asada
  • 32 ounce bag frozen French fries
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3/4 cup Pico de Gallo
  • 3/4 cup guacamole
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • cilantro sprigs and lime wedges for garnish optional
  • cooking spray

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  2. Prepare the carne asada according to recipe directions.
  3. While the carne asada is cooking, place the french fries on a sheet pan coated with cooking spray and bake according to package directions.
  4. Slice the meat against the grain, then cut it into bite sized pieces.
  5. Arrange the french fries in a skillet or on a sheet pan. Sprinkle the cheese over the fries, them top with the steak.
  6. Bake the fries for 5-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven. Top the fries with pico de gallo, guacamole and sour cream. Serve immediately, garnished with cilanto and lime wedges if desired.

Notes

  • You can use any style french fry you like, simply bake them according to the package directions.
  • Don't use pre-shredded cheese. It often contains anti-caking agents and tends not to melt well.
  • Chop your carne asada in to similar sized chunks that you can eat with french fries.

Nutrition Information

Calories 639kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 35g (70%) Fat 31g (48%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Cholesterol 105mg (35%) Sodium 954mg (40%) Potassium 1036mg (30%) Fiber 7g (28%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 507IU (10%) Vitamin C 11mg (12%) Calcium 256mg (26%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 639

% Daily Value*

Calories 639kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 35g 70%
Fat 31g 48%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Cholesterol 105mg 35%
Sodium 954mg 40%
Potassium 1036mg 22%
Fiber 7g 28%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 507IU 10%
Vitamin C 11mg 12%
Calcium 256mg 26%
Iron 4mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.