The Best Steak Loaded Fries Recipe Ever (Carne Asada Fries)

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds Skirt Steak (trimmed and cut into 1‑inch strips)
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (for steak marinade)
• 4 tablespoons Olive Oil (divided: 2 tbsp for steak, 2 tbsp for fries seasoning)
• 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin (1 tsp for steak, 1 tsp for fries seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon Chili Powder (for steak)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced for steak)
• 4 tablespoons Fresh Cilantro (chopped, divided between steak and pico)
• 2 pounds Fresh Cut Fries (thick steak‑cut fries, soaked in water then patted dry)
• 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (coats fries for extra crispness)
• 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (for fries seasoning)
• 1 teaspoon Salt (for fries seasoning, plus to taste for pico)
• 0.5 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground for fries)
• 1 cup Tomatoes (diced for pico de gallo)
• 0.5 cup Red Onion (diced for pico de gallo)
• 2 tablespoons Jalapeño (diced for pico de gallo)
• 2 tablespoons Lime Juice (for pico de gallo)
• 1 cup Shredded White Cheddar Cheese (for topping; can mix with other cheeses)
• 1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (for griddle)

Instructions

1. Marinate the steak

   In a bowl combine lime juice, olive oil, cumin, chili powder, minced garlic and chopped cilantro. Add the steak strips, toss to coat, and refrigerate for about 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H5M

2. Prepare pico de gallo

   Dice tomatoes, red onion, and jalapeño. Mix in a bowl with chopped cilantro, lime juice and a pinch of salt. Stir well and refrigerate until needed.

   Time: PT10M

3. Season the fries

   In a small bowl whisk together cornstarch, garlic powder, salt, cumin, black pepper and olive oil. Toss the dried fries in the mixture until evenly coated.

   Time: PT5M

4. Preheat the oven

   Place a rack on a baking sheet and preheat the oven to 400°F.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: 400°F

5. First bake of fries

   Spread the coated fries in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 15 minutes.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 400°F

6. Flip and finish baking fries

   Remove the tray, flip the fries, and bake another 12 minutes or until golden and crispy.

   Time: PT12M

   Temperature: 400°F

7. Sear the steak

   Heat a cast‑iron skillet or griddle over medium‑high heat, brush with vegetable oil, sprinkle a pinch of salt, and add the marinated steak. Cook 6 minutes per side (or until desired doneness).

   Time: PT12M

8. Rest the steak

   Transfer the steak to a cutting board, tent loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

9. Slice the steak

   Cut the rested steak against the grain into thin strips.

   Time: PT3M

10. Assemble loaded fries

    On a large serving platter, layer the baked fries, top with steak strips, spoon generous pico de gallo over, and sprinkle shredded white cheddar cheese.

    Time: PT5M

11. Melt the cheese

    Return the assembled fries to the oven and bake 5 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted and bubbly.

    Time: PT5M

    Temperature: 400°F

Nutrition Facts

Calories

620

Protein

35g

Carbohydrates

55g

Fat

30g

Fiber

5g