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Carne Asada Curly Fries

Crispy curly fries loaded with marinated grilled steak, gooey nacho cheese, and fresh toppings. The ultimate comfort food mashup.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 ppl
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Snack
Cuisine: Mexican-American, Tex-Mex
Calories: 850
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

The Marinade & Steak
  • 1.5 lbs flank steak or skirt steak trimmed
  • 0.33 cup olive oil
  • 0.25 cup soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp orange juice
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp chili powder
  • 1 tsp cumin ground
The Fries & Cheese
  • 1 bag frozen seasoned curly fries 28oz bag
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch optional
Toppings
  • 1 medium white onion diced
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro chopped

Equipment

  • Grill or Cast Iron Skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Chef Knife

Method
 

  1. Combine olive oil, soy sauce, lime juice, orange juice, garlic, and spices in a bag. Add steak and marinate for at least 1 hour (up to 8).
  2. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange curly fries in a single layer on a baking sheet.
  3. Bake fries for 20-25 minutes or until extra crispy and golden brown.
  4. While fries bake, heat a grill or skillet to high. Cook steak 3-5 minutes per side until charred. Rest for 10 minutes, then chop into cubes.
  5. In a saucepan, toss cheese with cornstarch. Add evaporated milk and melt over low heat, whisking until smooth and glossy.
  6. Place fries on a platter. Drown in cheese sauce. Top with steak, onions, and cilantro.
  7. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For easier clean-up, line your baking sheet with foil before baking the fries.