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Carne Asada Fries Recipe
Loaded carne asada fries are topped with tender-marinated meat and packed with Mexican flavor. They are completely customizable!
Prep Time
2 hrs
Cook Time
mins
Assemble
10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 204 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
American , Mexican
Ingredients
Carne Asada
- 1½ pounds flank steak, (or flat iron steak)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- ½ cup cilantro, chopped
- 4 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Fries
- 1 (26-ounce) package frozen French fries
- sour cream
- guacamole
- 2 Roma tomatoes, diced
Instructions
- Make marinade by combining olive oil, lime juice, cilantro, minced garlic, cumin, and chili powder in a small bowl.
- Add steak to the bowl or to a baking dish (with marinade poured over) making sure meat is coated and marinated for 2-3 hours.
- Before grilling up meat, bake or fry French fries according to package instructions depending on preference.
- Heat grill to medium-high heat and cook meat for 5-7 minutes on each side. Let meat rest on cutting board for 5 minutes.
- Slice meat at an angle against the grain with a sharp knife and serve warm.
- Place cooked french fries on a large platter, top with shredded cheese, carne asada, sour cream, guacamole, chopped tomatoes and cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
204kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
13g
(20%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Cholesterol
51mg
(17%)
Sodium
50mg
(2%)
Potassium
352mg
(10%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
240IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 204
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 204kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 51mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 50mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 352mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 240IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.