Carne Asada Fries
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 15 min
- Cook
- 30 min
- Cost
- $22.00
- Nutrition
- 890 cal · 52g protein
- kid-favorite
- sheet-pan
- high-protein
- comfort-food
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: plain potatoes
Carne Asada Fries is a Mexican weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 45 minutes, for around $22 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 11 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain potatoes works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Quick slaw (5 min)
Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- Rimmed half-sheet panDon't have one? Amazon →
- 9x13 baking dishDon't have one? Amazon →
- Instant-read meat thermometerDon't have one? Amazon →
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- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 1¼ lb flank steak
- 28 oz frozen french fries
- 2 count limes
- ¼ cup orange juice
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1½ cups shredded mexican cheese blend
- 1 cup guacamole
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup pico de gallo
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Steps
- Mix lime juice, orange juice, minced garlic, cumin, salt and a splash of oil; marinate the steak while the oven heats (up to overnight).
- Bake the fries on a sheet pan at 425°F per package, about 25 minutes, until crisp.
- Sear the steak in a very hot skillet or grill 4-5 minutes per side until it reaches 145°F. Rest 5 minutes, then chop into small pieces.
- Sprinkle cheese over the hot fries and return to the oven 2 minutes to melt.
- Pile the steak on top and finish with guacamole, sour cream and pico de gallo. Serve straight from the pan.
On the side: Quick slaw (5 min)
1 bag coleslaw mix, 1 bottle coleslaw dressing
- Toss the coleslaw mix with the dressing. Let it sit a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 52 g
- Carbohydrates
- 72 g
- Fiber
- 8 g
- Sugar
- 4 g
- Fat
- 43 g
- Saturated fat
- 16 g
- Sodium
- 1,140 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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