Carne Asada Fries

Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Servings: 8
Yield: 8 servings

Description

Grilled carne asada, cheese, guacamole, and sour cream top French fries in this over-the-top recipe that's sure to impress party guests.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 pound beef flank steak, cut into thin strips
2 cups oil for frying, or as needed
1 (16 ounce) package frozen French fries
2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
1 tablespoon guacamole seasoning mix
1/2 (8 ounce) package shredded Mexican cheese blend, or to taste
1/4 cup sliced green onions, or to taste
1/4 cup sour cream, or to taste

Directions

1 Combine soy sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, cumin, chili powder, Cajun seasoning, and lime juice in a glass or ceramic bowl; add steak. Cover and let marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or up to overnight.
2 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3 Cook steak on the preheated grill until firm and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes per side.
4 Deep-fry French fries in hot oil until golden brown and crisp, 3 to 5 minutes, working in batches and adding more oil as needed. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
5 Mash avocados with guacamole seasoning in a small bowl. Set guacamole aside.
6 Place fries on a microwave-safe plate and layer with cooked carne asada and Mexican cheese. Heat in the microwave for 20 seconds. Top with guacamole, sour cream, and green onions to serve.