Carne Asada Fries Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 1-2 serrano peppers

  minced (or use jalapeno peppers for a milder version)
• 4 cloves garlic

  minced
• ¼ - ½ cup chopped cilantro
• ¼ cup olive oil
• Juice from 2 large oranges

  about a ¾ cup
• Juice from 2 limes
• 3 tablespoons white wine vinegar

  apple cider vinegar is good, too
• 1 tablespoon ancho powder

  optional, but I LOVE it
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1.5 pounds skirt or flank steak
• 4 large baking potatoes
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 3-4 tablespoons taco seasoning blend
• 2.5 cups shredded Mexican cheese blend
• 8 ounces salsa con queso

  (optional, for extra cheesy) - use your favorite brand
• Creamy guacamole, sliced jalapeno peppers, sliced cherry tomatoes, Mexican crema, spicy chili flakes and fresh chopped cilantro, or whatever else you'd like.

Instructions

• 1 Whisk together the serrano peppers, garlic, cilantro, olive oil, orange juice,
  lime juice, vinegar, ancho powder, cumin and salt and pepper in a medium sized
  bowl until well combined. Marinate the steak in a bowl or sealable baggie in the
  refrigerator at least 2 hours, or overnight for more flavor penetration.
• 2 Discard the marinade, then grill the steak 6-7 minutes per side, or until cooked
  to your liking. 135 degrees F is medium-rare. Let the steak rest for 10 minutes,
  then slice into bite-sized pieces.
• 3 Wash and scrub the potatoes, then slice them into ¼ inch slices lengthwise.
  Think “French fry” size. You can leave the skins on, if desired.
• 4 Cover the potatoes in a bowl with cold water and soak for at least 10 minutes.
  60 minutes is better. Drain the pat the potatoes as dry as you can get them.
• 5 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (177 C).
• 6 Toss the potatoes with olive oil and taco seasoning blend. Spread the fries out
  onto baking sheets and bake for 20 minutes, tossing them a bit about half way
  through.
• 7 Increase the heat to 450 degrees F (232 C). and bake another 20-25 minutes, or
  until the fries are crispy. Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Reduce the
  heat to 350 degrees F.
• 8 Top the cooked fries with shredded cheese, salsa con queso (if using) and the
  chopped carne asada.
• 9 Bake 10-15 minutes, or until the cheese is nicely melted.
• 10 Top and serve.

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