Carne Asada Fries

prep

45 Min

cook

20 Min

feeds

3-4

These Carne Asada Fries are our fast food unhealthy indulgent. Whether you're just making the carne asada, guac, or pico, or if you’re rocking out this whole dish, it'll be a crowd pleaser. You'll definitely need a fork for this!

What are the differences in meats on Mexican street tacos?

There are several types of meat commonly used in Mexican tacos. Here are some of the main differences between them:

Carne Asada: This is a grilled steak that is typically marinated in lime juice, garlic, and other spices. It is a lean and flavorful meat that is commonly used in tacos.

Al Pastor: This is a pork meat that is typically marinated in a blend of spices and then roasted on a spit. It is similar to gyro or shawarma meat and has a tangy, slightly sweet flavor.

Carnitas: This is a slow-cooked pork meat that is typically seasoned with garlic, cumin, and other spices. It is cooked until it is tender and crispy on the outside, and is commonly used in tacos.

Barbacoa: This is a tender and flavorful meat that is typically made from beef, lamb, or goat. It is slow-cooked until it is tender and is often served with cilantro, onion, and a squeeze of lime.

Chorizo: This is a spicy sausage that is typically made from pork. It is seasoned with a blend of spices, including paprika, cumin, and chili powder, and is often used as a filling for tacos.

Lengua: This is a beef tongue that is slow-cooked until it is tender and flavorful. It is a rich and savory meat that is often served with salsa and other toppings.

Overall, each type of meat has its own unique flavor and texture profile. The choice of meat used in tacos often comes down to personal preference and the availability of ingredients.

Ingredients

1 jalapeño, minced

6 Roma Tomatoes, seeds removed and diced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 garlic cloves, microplaned

4 limes, juiced

1 small red onion, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 ½ lb flank steak 

2 limes

1 serrano pepper

2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

½ cup apple cider vinegar

4 garlic cloves

2 green onions

½ cup chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon worchestire sauce 

1 tablespoon Ole Smokes

4 ripe avocados

1 jalapeño, minced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

3 limes, juiced

½ small red onion, minced

Salt and pepper to taste


1 ½ lb flank steak 

2 limes

1 serrano pepper

2 tablespoons orange juice concentrate

½ cup apple cider vinegar

4 garlic cloves

2 green onions

½ cup chopped cilantro

1 tablespoon of Ole Smokes

4 ripe avocados

1 jalapeño, minced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

3 limes, juiced

½ small red onion, minced

Salt and pepper to taste

1 jalapeño, minced

6 Roma Tomatoes, seeds removed and diced

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

2 garlic cloves, microplaned

4 limes, juiced

1 small red onion, diced

Salt and pepper to taste

Fries - homemade or takeout

Shredded medium cheddar cheese

Sour cream

Crumbled cotija cheese

Chopped cilantro

Instructions

Carne Asada

Step 1

Trim any excess silver skin off of the flank steak.

Step 2

Set in a bowl or container large enough for it to lay flat; a larger ziplock bag also works as long as it is fully coated by the marinade once it is poured over it.

Step 3

Add all the remaining ingredients into a blender and blend until liquid.

Step 4

Pour liquid marinade over the flank steak and allow to marinate for one hour or up to overnight.

Step 5

Set your SG enabled pellet grill to 400°F.

Step 6

With your Slide and Grill open, grill until your steak reaches and internal temperature of 135°F.

Step 7

Remove the steak and allow it to rest.

Step 8

It will have long visible grain lines on it, cut it into thirds with the grain, then slice it thin across the grain into tiny strips before adding it to the top of the fries.

Guacamole

Step 1

Cut the avocados in half and remove the seed, reserve one.

Step 2

Scoop the pulp into a bowl and using a whisk, smash down the pulp. Add in the minced jalapeño, lime juice, chopped cilantro and red onion, and continue to smash the pulp with the whisk while mixing in the other ingredients; bruising them.

Step 3

Once everything is thoroughly mixed season with fresh cracked pepper and kosher salt to taste.

Step 4

Now for the reserved seed...add it back into the finished guacamole, push it down and leave it there. It will help preserve the guacamole and keep it from oxodizing and turning brown.

Pico de Gallo

Step 1

Add all the ingredients into a bowl and mix thoroughly, lightly salt and pepper to taste and lid the container to refrigerate.

Step 2

Taste it after sitting for a while and finish seasoning to your liking. (The acids from the lime, tomato, and onion will mingle and begin to break down the mix. Seasoning after this process allows for a more rounded final flavor.)

Fries

Step 1

Lay butcher paper over a sheet tray or other oven safe plate. Lay the fries (homemade or take out favorite) out on the butcher paper.

Step 2

Add shredded cheddar cheese to the fries and melt it in the oven or your pellet smoker.

Step 3

Once melted, remove the tray /plate with the fries on it and slide the butcher paper off the try and onto the final (not hot) plate.

Step 4

Load the middle up with sliced carne asada, topped with pico de gallo, a giant scoop of guac on one side, and sour cream on the other side. Finally, crumble cotija cheese in the middle with chopped cilantro sprinkled all over.

CHEF'S NOTES

Clear Wrapping the guacamole and pushing down the wrap so it is touching the guac' and all air is pushed out, along with keeping a seed in the guac' will significantly help to preserve the guac' and keep it from oxidizing or turning black.

I always keep a Tupperware container of orange juice concentrate in my freezer for recipes such as this. Where I have easy access to orange goodness it brings in a punch for things like marinades, salad dressings, or sauces. Does it replace the freshness of real oranges, no. Is it simple and easy and work in pinches, yes!

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