A super fun meal, that doesn’t take a ton of time. Tender marinated beef is the key to the success of this meal.
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!
Feel free to add your favorite toppings, jalapenos, guacamole, corn, black beans, lime juice all yummy!
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 salsa in disposable piping bags to make it easy to top the dish with when it’s ready to serve.
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!
THIS is the skillet I use and love and I use it so much I have 3 of them and more in other sizes too, it’s a kitchen must have.
- I orange juiced
- 2 lemons juiced
- 2 limes juiced
- 2 tablespoons Salsa
- 1 jalapeño seeds removed and diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 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
- pounds of flap meat, flank steak, skirt steak or flat iron steak (which are all similar cuts of meat) 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- 1 1/2 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 weeknight meal.
They won’t last long, trust me.
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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!!
Bob says
In your list of ingredients you say to use flap meat, did you mean flank?
Diane says
Depending on where you live they can call it different things. Flank steak and Flap meat, skirt steak and flat iron steaks are very similar. Often I can get flap meat for half of what flank steak costs, I talked to the butcher in a few stores near me and they say all those cuts are similar and great for marinading.
Also here in Calif. Tri-tip is popular but I can not get it when I’m in NJ the butchers there say they don’t sell it, but it’s been popular in Ca for many years.
When in doubt ask the butcher, but just looking at steak you can tell how much marbling is in it and the texture. Like flank and flap, they look similar.
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!!
mona says
asada fries recipe oh yes, these will be a regular item now that I have this great recipe