The Scoop
Nachos walked into a diner, saw the fries, and decided to upgrade!
Carne Asada Fries pile crispy seasoned fries with juicy citrus-marinated steak, silky sharp cheddar cheese sauce, and all the toppings you’d normally save for nachos.
It’s messy, cheesy, loaded, and gloriously over-the-top in exactly the right way!
Ingredients
For the marinade and steak:
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 1/2 pounds skirt steak
For the fries and cheese sauce:
- 1 (16-20 ounce) bag frozen seasoned fries, baked according to package directions
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups milk
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, grated
For the optional toppings:
- avocado, sliced
- pico de gallo, to taste
- sour cream, to taste
- cilantro, to taste
- jalapenos, sliced
Directions
- Combine the lime juice, the orange juice, the olive oil, the garlic, the salt, the black pepper, the cumin, and the oregano in a mixing bowl.
- Put the steak in a plastic, sealable bag and pour the marinade on top of it. If possible, allow the steak to marinate for 30 minutes. If possible, marinate for at least 6 hours and up to overnight.
- Preheat the grill or cast-iron skillet to medium-high heat.
- Cook the steak to the desired doneness, about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare (135 degrees F).
- Remove the meat from the heat and cover it with foil. Set the steak aside.
- Cook the fries according to package directions.
- As the fries cook, melt the butter over medium heat in a medium saucepan.
- Add the flour and whisk for 2 minutes.
- Add the milk and garlic salt and allow the mixture to thicken, whisking constantly, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the cheese to the saucepan in two batches to ensure it doesn’t burn, whisking constantly as you add it until the cheese is melted and a smooth sauce forms.
- Cover and keep warm until the fries are cooked.
- Once the fries are ready, slice the steak against the grain. This helps ensure the most tender meat.
- Drizzle some of the cheese sauce over the fries and top with the steak.
- Add more of the cheese sauce.
- Garnish with your favorite toppings, and serve!
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