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Carne Asada Fries

September 15, 2022 by Mahy 10 Comments

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If you haven’t had Carne Asada Fries before, you’re seriously missing out! Carne Asada is a special way of grilling meat, and today we’re serving it over fries with toppings and fixings to make the ABSOLUTE Carne Asada Fries Recipe!

carne asada fries in a skillet topped with meat, cheese, avocado slices, sour cream, tomatoes, olives and lime wedges

This post is sponsored by the American Lamb Board. All opinions are my own.

There’s something about making Mexican inspired dishes that feel like a treat to us. While I’m from the Mediterranean and that’s my ultimate comfort food, I also sincerely have a soft spot for Mexican food.

 

 

And my Mediterranean background always tries to push for more lamb in our meals. So when I made Sheet Pan Fajitas using Lamb- it was like the best of both worlds! 

Similarly, those Lamb Birria Tacos and Spicy Smashed Potatoes are MUST try recipes! The Crunchwrap Supreme which is loaded with the BEST Nacho Cheese Sauce Recipe is also made using lamb! 

So it’s no secret, I’ve made the Carne Asada Fries today using Lamb. And of course, I only use American Lamb.


We love American lamb for so many reasons:

  • From a taste perspective,  American lamb is both fresh and sweet. It has a delicate buttery texture which makes it a great protein to substitute in any dish. 
  • We also love to support our local hard working ranchers as I’ve visited a few farms and met amazing ranchers. Their stories, their hard work and their passion for growing the sheep is outstanding! No wonder American lamb is seriously amazing!
  • Make sure to always double check with your butcher when buying lamb as it can be tricky to identify sometimes.

Now let’s talk Carne Asada and all the goodness that comes with it. Watch the video above to see how delicious it is!

A fork scooping out some carne asada fries showing all the dish ingredients and how cheesy it is

What are Carne Asada Fries made of?

Think of this tasty dish as a main course rather than a side of fries. It’s got everything you need and more!

It’s basically crispy French fries which I love to cook in my air fryer. You can however fry the fries, oven roast them or even pan sear the potatoes after parboiling. 

perfectly cooked fries in the air fryer basked ready for carne asada fries recipe

The meat, in this case Lamb, is seasoned and grilled (indoor or outdoors) to perfection.Once ready the lamb is cut up into squares and then layered over the fries with cheese. 

You’ll need to broil for just a few minutes to melt the cheese before loading the carne asada with topping. OMGoodness the toppings! Go as crazy as you want here! I used my favorites and feel free to swap some, add more or less of what you like!

Ingredients for Carne Asada Fries

chunks of meat and a bowl of spice on a board to make the carne asada

  • Steak ( I used leg of lamb steaks bone in, trimmed off some fat)
  • Seasoning (below)
  • Fries
  • Toppings

Carne Asada Seasoning

A hand showing a close up of the seasoning mix for carne asada recipe

  • Salt and peppers
  • Garlic powder
  • Onion powder
  • Chilli powder
  • cumin
  • oregano
  • Lemon powder or lemon salt

Make Carne Asada Fries Recipe

A hand using a scissors to trim excess fat from the meat before using

Trim off any excess fat you prefer from the lamb steaks.

The trimmed excess fat shown on a board and to be stored for use in more recipe later

I use the excess fat for making shawarma or I can sometimes grind it in my kofte. It adds the BEST flavor!

The meat is seasoned on both sides to make carne asada recipe

Season the meat on both sides. 

Steak being seared in a hot cast iron skillet with some oil

Sear with butter or oil on high heat until golden on both sides. This should take about 3 minutes per side (depending on the thickness of the meat). The USDA recommends the lamb reaches an internal temperature of 145 degrees F with a 3 min rest.

steak is golden and flipped over, and now time to remove it from the skillet

Remove the lamb steaks on a cutting board and let them rest for 2 minutes before slicing and dicing them into 1 inch cubes.

Steak being cut up in a wooden board using a for and a knife into 1 inch cubes for carne asada recipe

In the meantime air fry or cook your fries to your taste.

cooked fries are added to the skillet where the meat was seared

Season the fries with extra seasoning from the meat.

shredded cheese is added over the fries

Now take the same skillet you seared the lamb in and layer in the fries. Using the same pan will add an extra depth of flavor to the fries and to the whole dish! 

cut up chunks of meat is added over the cheese on the fries to make carne asada fries recipe

Layer the fries and cheese. Add your favorite type of cheese, I used monterey jack here.

the pan is broiled and the cheese has melted over the fries and the meat has a crust

And top that with the cut off pieces of lamb steaks.

Broil the pan for just 3 minutes or until the cheese has melted.

a board with a variety of toppings for the carne asada fries recipe including tomatoes, avocado, scallions, sour cream, black olives, jalapenos, cilantro and more

Now it’s time for your toppings! 

Use your favorites! 

The final skillet of carne asada fries

Dig in and enjoy!

Are carne asada fries Mexican?

Shockingly, they’re not really Mexican, but more of a California thing 🙂 They absolutely have a Mexican twist to them, but are believed to originate from California. 

What does carne asada mean? 

Simply put, it means grilled meat that’s sliced. 

Air Fry Carne Asada

You can make the steak as well in the air fryer as I did with my popular Air Fryer Lamb Chops and proceed with the recipe. Check out my web story for Air Fryer Recipes and you’ll be surprised at how amazing recipes turn out in the air fryer!

Carne asada Tacos

This is another popular recipe where the meat is layered and made into tacos rather than in a plate of fries. Watch the video for Lamb Birria Tacos and see how amazing they are!

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The final skillet of carne asada fries
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Carne Asada Fries

If you haven’t had Carne Asada Fries before, you’re seriously missing out! Carne Asada is a special way of grilling meat, and today we’re serving it over fries with toppings and fixings to make the ABSOLUTE Carne Asada Fries Recipe!

Course Main Course, Main Dish, street food
Cuisine Caifornian, Mexican, TexMex
Keyword Carne Asada, Carne Asada Fries, Carne Asada Fries recipe, Carne Asada Recipe, How to Make Carne Asada, What is Carne Asda
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 700 kcal
Author Mahy

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs of American Lamb Steaks leg or shoulder
  • 1 tablespoon oil

Seasoning

  • ¼ teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon mexican oregano
  • 1.4 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon lemon salt

Fries

  • 3 cups Cooked French Fries air fryer or oven or deep fried

Toppings

  • 1 ½ cups cheese Shredded
  • Guacamole
  • sour cream
  • cilantro
  • tomatoes
  • black olives
  • green onions
  • chili flakes optional for spice

Instructions

  1. Season the lamb on both sides with the seasoning mix.
    A hand showing a close up of the seasoning mix for carne asada recipe
  2. Preheat a large cast iron or heavy duty pan on medium high heat and sear the steak on both sides until golden (3 minutes per sides) or until the temperature reaches 145 degrees F .
    steak is golden and flipped over, and now time to remove it from the skillet
  3. Remove the lamb and let it rest for at least 3 mins.
    Steak being cut up in a wooden board using a for and a knife into 1 inch cubes for carne asada recipe
  4. Cook the French Fries
    perfectly cooked fries in the air fryer basked ready for carne asada fries recipe
  5. In the meantime preheat the oven to broil and gather your toppings.
  6. Cut the lamb into 1 inch chunks.
  7. Using the same heavy duty skillet, start layering the fries and cheese. a

    shredded cheese is added over the fries
  8. Add in the cut up pieces of lamb.

    cut up chunks of meat is added over the cheese on the fries to make carne asada fries recipe
  9. Broil the pan until the cheese has melted and then your carne asada fries are ready for loading.
    the pan is broiled and the cheese has melted over the fries and the meat has a crust
  10. Use your favorite toppings over the broiled carne asada fries.

    a board with a variety of toppings for the carne asada fries recipe including tomatoes, avocado, scallions, sour cream, black olives, jalapenos, cilantro and more
  11. Load up your toppings and dig in and enjoy!
    The final skillet of carne asada fries

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

Are carne asada fries Mexican?

Shockingly, they’re not really Mexican, but more of a California thing 🙂 They absolutely have a Mexican twist to them, but are believed to originate from California. 

What does carne asada mean? 

Simply put, it means grilled meat that’s sliced. 

Air Fry Carne Asada

You can make the steak as well in the air fryer as I did with my popular Air Fryer Lamb Chops and proceed with the recipe. Check out my web story for Air Fryer Recipes and you'll be surprised at how amazing recipes turn out in the air fryer!

Carne asada Tacos

This is another popular recipe where the meat is layered and made into tacos rather than in a plate of fries. Watch the video for Lamb Birria Tacos and see how amazing they are!

Nutrition Facts
Carne Asada Fries
Amount Per Serving
Calories 700 Calories from Fat 522
% Daily Value*
Fat 58g89%
Saturated Fat 22g138%
Trans Fat 0.01g
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g
Monounsaturated Fat 27g
Cholesterol 60mg20%
Sodium 1000mg43%
Potassium 1550mg44%
Carbohydrates 40g13%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 71g142%
Vitamin A 443IU9%
Vitamin C 11mg13%
Calcium 337mg34%
Iron 8mg44%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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  1. Tayler

    September 23, 2022 at 11:14 am

    5 stars
    I’ve already made these fries twice because they’re THAT good! Thanks so much for sharing such a delicious recipe!

    Reply
  2. Kathryn

    September 23, 2022 at 9:10 am

    5 stars
    These fries are full of YUM! I love these at restaurants but this homemade version was even better. I want to make these again next week since they were such a hit. Thanks for the recipe!

    Reply
  3. Dionne

    September 23, 2022 at 7:00 am

    5 stars
    Oh wow, these will be my new favorite way to make fries. Fantastic result and very easy-to-follow instructions!

    Reply
  4. Beth

    September 21, 2022 at 2:24 pm

    5 stars
    So french fries topped with cheese and delicious Mexican steak? I am SO sold on this one!

    Reply
  5. Amy

    September 21, 2022 at 1:53 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow these look like absolute perfection, I need to try them ASAP!

    Reply
  6. Tara

    September 21, 2022 at 1:19 pm

    5 stars
    Oh wow! So many fantastic flavors packed into this skillet. I love all the vibrant colors and how easily it all comes together.

    Reply
  7. Kate

    September 20, 2022 at 7:21 am

    5 stars
    What a totally gorgeous plate of fries – so many beautiful flavours and toppings, a total knockout to serve to family and friends!

    Reply
  8. Katherine

    September 20, 2022 at 6:51 am

    5 stars
    I love these epic loaded carne asada fries. All the best flavors together!

    Reply
  9. Natalie

    September 20, 2022 at 5:47 am

    5 stars
    This recipe contributed to a great family gathering. Making your carne asada fries was my best choice, everyone loved it, thanks!

    Reply
  10. kushigalu

    September 20, 2022 at 5:38 am

    This is totally new to me. Your pictures are making me drool. Thaks for the great recipe,

    Reply

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