Carne Asada Fries Recipe

Prepare the marinade for the carne asada. In the bowl of a blender, add the jalapeño, onion, cilantro, garlic cloves, chili powder, brown sugar, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, mirin, red wine vinegar and dried oregano. Blend until smooth.

Marinate the carne asada. In a plastic zip top bag, add the marinade and the steak. Remove as much air as possible in the zip top bag before sealing. Marinate for at least 1 hour, ideally at least 4 hours and up to 8 hours. 

Prepare the fries. Wash and peel the potatoes. Remove any dark spots. Prepare a large bowl of ice water mixed with the white vinegar. Slice the potatoes into ¼ inch sticks. 

Place the sliced potatoes into the ice water and let them soak for at least 20-30 minutes. While the potatoes are soaking, preheat the oven to 400°F. Use a salad spinner or a lint-free kitchen towel to dry the potatoes. (See notes 1.)

In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic salt, chili powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin and black pepper. Add the dried potatoes and toss until evenly coated. 

Line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Spread the potatoes in a single layer and bake for 15 minutes. Flip the potatoes, rotate the trays and bake for another 10 minutes. Flip one last time, rotate the trays and bake for another 5 minutes until crispy and golden brown. Set aside.

Grill the carne asada. On a hot grill or grill pan, oil the grates before adding the steak. Remove the steak from the marinade and grill the steak for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare or more until desired doneness. 

Let the steak rest before slicing against the grain and then chopping into bite-sized pieces.

Prepare the quick guacamole. In a bowl, add the avocados, green onions, lime juice, garlic clove and salt. Mash the avocados with a fork or potato masher until your desired consistency. 

Assemble the carne asada fries. On a large plate, spread the fries. Top with the chopped carne asada, quick guacamole, sour cream, chopped Roma tomatoes, cojita cheese, sliced fresh jalapeños and cilantro or your favorite herb. Serve with lime wedges and enjoy!