Carne Asada Nacho Fries
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
50 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
6 people
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Calories
474 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Snacks
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Cuisine
Tex-Mex
Carne Asada Nacho Fries
Description
This recipe begins with cutting Yukon Gold potatoes into thick wedges and tossing them in garlic salt, paprika, ground cumin, kosher salt, black pepper, and olive oil. The seasoned wedges are baked in the oven at high heat, flipped halfway to ensure even crispness and golden color. Once baked, the wedges are topped with chopped carne asada and a blend of cheddar and pepper jack cheese, then returned briefly to the oven to melt the cheese.
The carne asada is prepared by marinating flank steak in a mixture of garlic, jalapeño, cilantro, lime juice, orange juice, olive oil, and seasoning for several hours. The steak is grilled to char and rested before slicing and chopping. The finished dish is served garnished with guacamole, sour cream, and fresh pico de gallo that add creaminess, acidity, and brightness to balance the rich, savory meat, spicy seasonings, and crispy potatoes.
This carne asada can also be used as taco filling. Ensuring the wedges are flipped during baking is key to a crispy texture and golden color. The recipe makes a substantial, flavorful dish suitable for casual meals or gatherings.
Ingredients
- 3 Yukon Gold potatoes large
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin ground
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 cup pepper jack cheese shredded
- guacamole
- sour cream
- Pico de Gallo
For the Carne Asada:
- 1 pound flank steak
- 4 garlic roughly chopped, cloves
- 1 jalapeño roughly chopped
- 1 cup cilantro roughly chopped
- 2 lime juiced
- 1 orange juiced
- ½ cup olive oil
- salt kosher salt and freshly cracked
- black pepper kosher salt and freshly cracked
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
- Slice the potatoes into thick wedges. Each potato should yield about 8 wedges. Place the wedges into a plastic bag and add the seasonings and olive oil. Give the bag a gentle shake until the potatoes are coated with the seasoning.
- Lay the potatoes on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and flip the potatoes over and let them bake for another 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- Place the potato wedges onto an oven safe plate. Cover with chopped carne asada and cheese and place back into the oven until the cheese is melted. Top with pico de gallo and guacamole.
To make the Steak:
- Place the flank steak in a large baking dish and cover with the marinade for 4-5 hours.
- Heat a grill over high heat and grill the flank steak for 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and let rest before slicing. Chop for the fries.
Notes
- This carne asada steak also works well as filling for tacos if desired.
- Flipping the potato wedges halfway through baking is essential to achieve even crispiness and golden brown color.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 474 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 474kcal | 24% |
| Carbohydrates | 21g | 7% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 31g | 48% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 18g | 90% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 664mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 617IU | 12% |
| Vitamin C | 39mg | 43% |
| Calcium | 269mg | 27% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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