How to make "Carne asada fries" at home?

VIDEORECIPE How to make "Carne asada fries" at home?

30 min
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"Carne asada fries" is a popular dish in Mexican-American cuisine. This easy recipe teaches you how to make it at home. Don't miss it!

30 min
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Ingredients

number of servings
2

Ingredients

  • 2 lb prime flank steak Added to
  • 1 lb fried potatoes Added to
  • coriander Added to
  • Lime Cilantro Crema Added to

Carne Asada Marinade

  • 1 chopped yellow onion Added to
  • 1 large head garlic Added to
  • 1 cup Guajillo peppers puree Added to
  • 12 cup orange juice Added to
  • 14 cup achiote paste Added to
  • 14 cup distilled White Vinegar Added to
  • 14 cup adobo sauce Added to
  • 14 cup Kosher salt Added to
  • 1 tsp dried oregano Added to
  • 1 tsp ground allspice Added to
  • 1 tsp ground cumin Added to
  • 1 tsp ground nutmeg Added to
  • 2 dried bay leaves Added to
  • 1 cup rapeseed oil Added to

Queso Blanco

  • 1 shredded Asadero cheese Added to
  • 4 oz green chillies Added to
  • 14 cup heavy cream Added to
  • 2 tablespoon chopped onion Added to
  • 2 tsp ground cumin Added to
  • 12 tsp salt Added to
  • 1 tablespoon adobo sauce Added to

Guacamole

  • 1 avocado Added to
  • 1 tablespoon diced tomatoes Added to
  • 1 tablespoon red onion Added to
  • 1 tablespoon Jalapeño Added to
  • 12 volume diced cilantro Added to
  • 12 fresh lime Added to
  • salt Added to
  • pepper Added to
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Directions

1. Step

To make the queso, put all ingredients in a double boiler and heat on medium. Cook until melted and well blended, stirring occasionally.

How to make "Carne asada fries" at home? - preparation step 1

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2. Step

For the guacamole, mash onion, jalapenos and salt in the molcajete. Add the avocado and carefully mash. Add tomatoes and cilantro. Squeeze fresh lime juice over the mixture. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste. Fold them together gently. Add pomegranate Mix gently and serve immediately.

How to make "Carne asada fries" at home? - preparation step 2

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3. Step

For the marinade, add 1 cup of guajillo pure in a blender. Add the garlic cloves, onion, orange juice, achiote paste, vinegar, adobo sauce and all the spices including the bay leaves. Blend until smooth. With the blender running, start adding the cup of canola oil until it emulsifies.

How to make "Carne asada fries" at home? - preparation step 3

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4. Step

Place the steak in a bowl or ziplock bag and pour the marinade. Set aside overnight.

How to make "Carne asada fries" at home? - preparation step 4

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5. Step

Preheat the grill to high heat, remove the steak from the marinade and place it on the grill. Cook for 4-6 minutes on each side for a medium-rare steak. Let it rest for 2 minutes.

How to make "Carne asada fries" at home? - preparation step 5

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6. Step

Place the fried fries at the bottom of a bowl. Season with salt.

How to make "Carne asada fries" at home? - preparation step 6

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7. Step

Ladle with queso and then add sliced carne asada. Top with guacamole, lime cilantro crema and cilantro leaves.

How to make "Carne asada fries" at home? - preparation step 7

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