CARNE ASADA CHEESE FRIES
The Piper Inn is one of the oldest, oddest and friendliest restaurants in Denver, loved by bikers and hipsters alike. It's been owned by the Levin family since opening in 1968, but because so many different cooks have passed through the kitchen over fifty years, it has a Chinese-American-Mexican menu that is entirely unique. Carne asada fries, French fries topped with the fillings of a carne asada (steak) taco, are a California-Mexican classic. The Piper Inn adds a Midwestern-style beer cheese sauce to its popular version.
Provided by Julia Moskin
Categories dinner, easy, snack, dips and spreads, finger foods, meat, vegetables, appetizer, main course
Time 45m
Yield 4 to 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Add steak to a medium bowl, and toss with the lime juice, chili powder, cayenne (if using), salt and pepper until thoroughly coated. Let marinate at room temperature while you prepare the remaining components.
- Prepare the beer cheese: In a medium saucepan, melt the cream cheese over medium heat, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add the beer in a slow stream, whisking until smooth. Let the foam die down, about 1 minute, then decrease heat to low and add the cheese one handful at a time, whisking until smooth before adding the next. Once you've integrated all the cheese, whisk in the Worcestershire, mustard, garlic powder and paprika. Season to taste with salt, cover and set aside, off heat. (Makes 1 1/4 cups.)
- Prepare the garnish: In a small bowl, stir together the onion, cilantro and lime juice. Set aside.
- Make the carne asada: Heat the oil in a large cast-iron skillet or griddle over medium-high. Add the meat, and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and the sauce reduces to a glaze, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Arrange cooked fries on a serving platter in an even layer, and drizzle beer cheese on top to taste. Top with the carne asada and onion-cilantro mixture. Serve with lime wedges, and crema, if desired.
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[email protected]I made these carne asada cheese fries for my friends and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The fries were crispy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the carne asada was flavorful and juicy.
Ibrahim Rahman
[email protected]These carne asada cheese fries are amazing! I love the combination of the crispy fries, melted cheese, and flavorful carne asada. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Eyash Majumdar
[email protected]I love these carne asada cheese fries! They are the perfect comfort food. The fries are crispy, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the carne asada is flavorful and tender.
Garrett Rankin
[email protected]These carne asada cheese fries are so good! The fries are crispy, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the carne asada is flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Solo 2k4
[email protected]I've made these carne asada cheese fries several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The fries are crispy, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the carne asada is flavorful and tender.
Lavinia Peia
[email protected]These carne asada cheese fries are the perfect party food! They are easy to make and everyone loves them. I highly recommend this recipe.
Jorge Donele
[email protected]I made these carne asada cheese fries for my friends and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The fries were crispy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the carne asada was flavorful and juicy.
Cory Fallis
[email protected]These carne asada cheese fries are amazing! I love the combination of the crispy fries, melted cheese, and flavorful carne asada. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
JM JIHADUL ISLAM
[email protected]I love these carne asada cheese fries! They are the perfect comfort food. The fries are crispy, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the carne asada is flavorful and tender.
Casy Parkinson
[email protected]These carne asada cheese fries are so good! The fries are crispy, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the carne asada is flavorful and juicy. I will definitely be making this recipe again.
Nikhil Chy
[email protected]I've made these carne asada cheese fries several times now and they are always a crowd-pleaser. The fries are crispy, the cheese is melted and gooey, and the carne asada is flavorful and tender.
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[email protected]These carne asada cheese fries are the perfect party food! They are easy to make and everyone loves them. I highly recommend this recipe.
Mb Bijoy
[email protected]I made these carne asada cheese fries for my family and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. The fries were crispy, the cheese was melted and gooey, and the carne asada was flavorful and juicy.
Pervez ali
[email protected]These carne asada cheese fries were amazing! The fries were perfectly crispy and the cheese was melted and gooey. The carne asada was flavorful and tender. I will definitely be making this recipe again.