Carne Asada Fries
Ingredients
- 2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder
- 1 1/2 tsp. paprika
- 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp. cayenne
- 1 (1-lb.) package frozen fries
- 12 oz. flank steak, sliced into 5“ sections
- 1 tbsp. vegetable oil
- Kosher salt
- 3 tbsp. butter
- 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour
- 1 c. whole milk
- 2 c. shredded cheddar
- Kosher salt
- 2 avocados
- 1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice
- Kosher salt
- 1 medium tomato, diced
- 1 small yellow onion, finely diced
- 1/4 c. sour cream
Instructions
- Make the seasoning mix: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
- Make fries and steak: Preheat oven to 425°. On a large baking sheet, bake french fries in a single layer according to package instructions. Season with salt to taste immediately after they’re baked.
- Meanwhile, rub steak with vegetable oil and season with 1 ½ teaspoons salt and 1 tablespoon seasoning mix. Heat a medium cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add steak and cook, flipping once, until a deep golden crust forms on both sides of the steak, about 5 minutes total. Let meat rest 10 minutes before slicing into 1” cubes.
- Make cheese sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add flour and cook until just golden, 1 to 2 minutes more. Add milk and bring to a simmer, then whisk in cheese and let thicken, 3 to 5 minutes more.
- Assemble: In a small bow, mash avocados with lime juice and 1 teaspoon seasoning mix, and season with salt. Top fries with cheese sauce, sliced steak, mashed avocado, tomato, onion, and a dollop of sour cream. Sprinkle on remaining seasoning mix and serve immediately.
