How To Make The Best Carne Asada Fries | MEXICAN FOOD

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Monterey jack is often less expensive and melts well.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt provides creaminess with fewer calories.

guacamole

🥗Healthier: avocado mash

💰Cheaper: avocado

Simple avocado mash is a cost-effective alternative.

carne asada

🥗Healthier: grilled chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Ground beef is typically more affordable than steak.

Combine cilantro, garlic, cumin, salt & pepper, olive oil, lime juice and zest – mix well

Put flank and marinade into a large Ziploc bag, zip shut and squish around to make sure flank is well covered, then refrigerate for 1-4 hours

Heat grill to high and grill flank about 5 minutes each side

Meanwhile, cook french fries according to package directions

Slice flank into thin strips then rough chop into smaller pieces

Put on top of cooked fries and top with cheese

Microwave 30-60 seconds or until cheese melts

Garnish with guacamole and sour cream

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