Name: Carne Asada Fries
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 25 min
Yield: 4
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 -

Ingredients for - Carne Asada Fries

1. 2 tsp. garlic powder

2. 1 1/2 tsp. onion powder

3. 1 1/2 tsp. paprika

4. 1 tsp. freshly ground pepper

5. 1/4 tsp. cayenne

6. 1 (1-lb.) package frozen fries

7. 12 oz. flank steak, sliced into 5" sections

8. 1 tbsp. vegetable oil

9. Kosher salt

10. 3 tbsp. butter

11. 3 tbsp. all-purpose flour

12. 1 c. whole milk

13. 2 c. shredded Cheddar

14. Kosher salt

15. 2 avocados

16. 1 1/2 tbsp. lime juice

17. Kosher salt

18. 1 medium tomato, diced

19. 1 small yellow onion, finely diced

20. 1/4 c. sour cream

How to cook deliciously - Carne Asada Fries

1 . Stage

Make the seasoning mix: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

2 . Stage

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.

3 . Stage

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.

4 . Stage

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.

5 . Stage

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.