A few years ago I went on a domestic mission’s trip with a team to inner city LA, and during one of our debrief meetings, we went to an amazing restaurant where I tried Carne Asada Loaded Fries. They were to die for, and I still think about them often. So much that it’s been years, and I am still thinking about them! So let’s make them!
Carne Asada Loaded Cheese Fries (Fresh Potato Version)
Ingredients:
Carne Asada
• Sirloin steak
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• ½ tsp black pepper
• Garlic salt (to finish)
Fresh Fries
• 2 russet or gold potatoes
• Olive oil
• Garlic salt
Toppings
• Shredded cheese (cheddar/jack blend)
• Sour cream
• Salsa
• Avocado (diced or sliced)
• Pickled jalapeños
• Fresh cilantro
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Step 1: Marinate the Steak
In a bowl:
• Soy sauce
• Garlic
• Cumin
• Chili powder
• Black pepper
Salt, garlic salt, pepper
lime juice
Add steak, toss well.
Marinate 20–45 minutes (or longer — )
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Step 2: Fresh Potato Fries (This is the key part)
1. Wash potatoes (peel optional).
2. Cut into thin fries (uniform size matters).
3. Soak in cold water 20–30 minutes
→ This removes excess starch = crispier fries.
4. Drain and pat very dry.
5. Toss with:
• Olive oil
• Garlic salt
Cook Options
Oven:
• 425°F
• Single layer on a baking sheet
• Bake 25–30 min, flipping halfway
Fry: fry once in oil, then put on plate and paper towel. Then fry again for crispiness (this is what my hubby did this time). So delish!
Air Fryer:
• 380°F for 15–18 min
• Shake halfway
Fries should be golden and crisp before topping.
Step 3: Cook the Carne Asada
• Heat pan or grill hot.
• Sear steak 3–4 min per side.
• Rest 5 min.
• Chop into bite-size pieces.
• Finish with a light sprinkle of garlic salt.
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Step 4: Assemble & Melt
1. Fries on a sheet pan
2. Steak over fries
3. Shredded cheese on top
4. Broil 2–3 minutes until bubbly
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Step 5: Load It Up
Top with:
• Salsa
• Avocado/guacamole
• Pickled jalapeños
• Sour cream
• Cilantro
Optional but 🔥:
• Drizzle a tiny bit of warm steak pan juices over the fries
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Estimated Macros (Per 1/4 of the full dish)
• Calories: ~345
• Protein: 22–24g
• Fat: 19-23g
• Carbs: 21-23g
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Watch Video Above
Until Next Time friends,
Happy Eating!
Shelly