There is nothing like a hot skillet full of tasty Carne Asada Fries
I don’t like when fries get cold,
serving them in a heated skillet, keeps them hot and crispy!
I like my fries piled high
full of deliciously marinaded Carne Asada,
topped with Cotija Cheese
jalapeños
and of course sour cream and salsa!
toppings are key here, feel free to pile on all your favorites
You can grill the meat or cook it in a cast iron skillet to cook it up deliciously crispy. Don’t overcrowd the pan, or the marinade will steam the meat. The meat cooks quickly in small batches. Cook the meat while the fries bake.
Bake up a batch of french fries until they are crispy.
Having everything prepped and ready to go when the meat and fries are cooked is essential. I placed sour cream and the PeakFection Salsa in disposable piping bags to make it easy do top the dish with when it’s ready to serve.
I’m partnering with Kroger to bring you this recipe using their PeakFection Red Salsa.
PeakFection Salsa is made with fresh ingredients that are captured at the peak of perfection, using a special cold water process so they stay fresher longer and it’s fresh and ready when you need it.
Carne Asada is great in tacos, burritos, on top of nachos and it’s pretty hard to resist eating the whole plate full whatever plans you have for it.
To keep the food hot, heat a cast iron skillet just as all the food is ready. Place the french fries on the bottom, top it with the Carne Asada, then pile on all the yummy topping you can think of!
- I orange juiced
- 2 lemons juiced
- 2 limes juiced
- 2 tablespoons PeakFection Medium Salsa
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed and diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon cumin
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 scallions diced
- 2 tablespoon fresh chopped cilantro
- *you can easily double the spices if desired
- mix all ingredients and marinade
- /2 pounds of flap, skirt steak cut into thin strips
- marinate meat overnight
- Grill in cast iron skillet in small batches so the juice doesn't steam the meat
- the meat will cook quickly since it's cut thin, don't overcrowd the pan.
- 1- 1½ pounds Carne Asada (marinade recipe above)
- 1 package frozen french fries (30 oz)
- 1 oz. Cotija Cheese
- 1 jalapeño (fresh or pickled, depending on how spicy you prefer)
- 2-3 scallions
- sour cream
- salsa
- lime
- Heat skillet or grill meat until it's fully cooked.
- Meanwhile, bake french fries until they are crispy
- Heat a clean cast iron skillet to serve the Carne Asada Fries so they stay hot if desired
- Place the french fries on the bottom of skillet or serving dish, top with Carne Asada,
- add on Cotija Cheese, jalapeño, scallions , sour cream, salsa and lime juice.
These are great to serve on GAME DAY, as an appetizer or for a fun change to a week night meal.
They won’t last long, trust me.
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I’m partnering with Kroger to bring you this recipe using their PeakFection Red Salsa.
Faith (An Edible Mosaic) says
Oh yeah, piled high is the best way to go! This looks incredible – I love the layers of flavor going on!
Diane says
Thanks Faith 🙂
Meggan | Culinary Hill says
These fries look so delicious! And so easy to make. Never mind Game Day, although they’d be perfect for that… I’m thinking every Friday night!
Diane says
I agree, everyone should be making them on Fridays 🙂
Deborah says
What a great idea to serve them in a skillet!! And that salsa looks amazing!
Diane says
Thanks Deborah 🙂
Cassie says
I love fries of any kind but with steak? I’m ALL in!
fabiola@notjustbaked says
I would eat these any day of the week, anytime of day. They look and sound so good!
Diane says
Thanks 🙂
Liz+@+The+Lemon+Bowl says
Ok this is seriously epic!!!
TidyMom says
This might be my husbands dream dish!!! he’s going to love me for making it for him!!
Liz says
Move over nachos! Boy, these look perfect for game day!
Jenny Flake says
Look at these fries! Pass me a plate, perfect!!!
JulieD says
Wow, these look so good!!
naomi says
The skillet pan is such a great idea! I”m with you–cold fries equal limp fries. Ugh.
Diane says
nothing is worse than cold fries!
Lori @ RecipeGirl says
My family would go nuts for this! Must try it soon!
Brianne @ Cupcakes & Kale Chips says
What fabulous comfort food!!
shelly (cookies and cups) says
My family would DIE for these!!