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Carne Asada Fries With Sliced Steak and Chile Butter Sauce

Carne Asada Fries With Sliced Steak and Chile Butter Sauce

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying and Searing
  • Cuisine: Mexican American
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Crispy golden fries layered with melted Monterey Jack cheese, juicy sliced flank steak, and finished with a rich chile butter sauce, fresh tomatoes, red onion, cilantro, and lime. A bold and satisfying loaded fry platter packed with flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

Units Scale
  • 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
  • 4 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
  • 2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup red onion, finely diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 whole lime, cut into wedges
  • 1 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • About 4 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Preheat a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium high heat.
  2. In a small saucepan over low heat, melt unsalted butter. Stir in minced garlic, chili powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Keep warm.
  3. Pat flank steak dry and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  4. Fry russet potato fries in batches for 5 to 6 minutes until golden and crisp. Drain on a wire rack and season lightly with salt.
  5. Sear steak in the hot skillet for 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium doneness, depending on thickness. Remove from heat and rest for 10 minutes.
  6. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
  7. Layer hot fries on a serving plate and immediately sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese over them so it melts.
  8. Top with sliced steak and spoon warm chile butter sauce over the meat.
  9. Finish with diced tomatoes, red onion, chopped cilantro, and serve with fresh lime wedges.

Notes

  • Let the steak rest before slicing to keep it juicy.
  • Slice against the grain for tenderness.
  • Keep oil temperature steady at 350°F for crisp fries.
  • Use freshly shredded cheese for better melting.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 780
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 52g
  • Saturated Fat: 22g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 27g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 48g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 38g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

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