CARNE ASADA CHEESE FRIES

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Meet the love child of cheese fries and nachos: crispy, seasoned fries loaded with skirt steak and silky cheese sauce. One taste and you'll understand why San Diego is so wild about them.

Provided by Rhoda Boone

Categories     snack     Potato     Steak     Cheese     Cheddar     Avocado     Sour Cream     Cilantro     Salsa

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

For the seasoned salt:
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon sugar
For the fries and steak:
1 (22-ounce) package frozen French fries
12 ounces skirt steak, trimmed if necessary
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
For the cheese sauce and assembly:
4 ounces sharp cheddar (about 1 packed cup)
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup evaporated milk
3-5 dashes hot sauce, such as Cholula (optional)
Cubed avocado, sour cream, cilantro leaves, salsa, and/or pico de gallo (for serving; optional)

Steps:

  • Make the seasoned salt:
  • Whisk salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, oregano, and sugar in a small bowl.
  • Cook the fries and steak:
  • Spread fries on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt, and bake according to package directions, tossing halfway through.
  • Meanwhile, rub steak with remaining seasoned salt. Heat oil in a large (preferably cast iron) skillet over medium-high. Sear steak 2-3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain, then cut strips into 1" pieces. Transfer fries to a large platter; top with steak.
  • Make the cheese sauce:
  • Toss cheese and cornstarch in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour evaporated milk over and cook in microwave on high 40 seconds. Whisk and continue to cook in 20-second increments, whisking in between, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total). Stir in hot sauce, if using.
  • Spoon cheese sauce over steak. Top with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, salsa, and/or pico de gallo, if using.

UNKN Jay
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These carne asada cheese fries are the perfect comfort food. They're cheesy, meaty, and oh-so-satisfying. I love that I can make them at home in just a few minutes.


Hussain Hamada
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I love this recipe! The carne asada cheese fries are always a hit with my friends and family. They're easy to make and they're always delicious.


G Abbas
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These carne asada cheese fries are the best I've ever had! The fries are crispy and the carne asada is tender and flavorful. The cheese sauce is also amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Fun iz Here
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OMG! These carne asada cheese fries are to die for! The fries are crispy and the carne asada is tender and flavorful. The cheese sauce is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this recipe again and again.


Gabriella Morrison
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These carne asada cheese fries were delicious! I made them for my family and they all loved them. The fries were crispy and the carne asada was tender and flavorful. The cheese sauce was also amazing. I will definitely be making this recipe again.


Francina Mwaanga
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it. The carne asada cheese fries were amazing! The fries were crispy and the carne asada was tender and flavorful. The cheese sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Rosalyn Flint
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These carne asada cheese fries are the perfect party food. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with guests. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.


Rola Zd
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. The fries are always crispy and the carne asada is always tender and flavorful. The cheese sauce is also amazing.


Raixa Martinez
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This recipe is a keeper! The carne asada cheese fries are so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use any type of cheese I have on hand.


Adil Chowdhury
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So good! I made these for dinner last night and my family loved them. The fries were crispy and the carne asada was tender and flavorful. The cheese sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


anas haden
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These carne asada cheese fries were a huge hit at my last party! Everyone raved about how flavorful and cheesy they were. I'll definitely be making them again soon.