Carne Asada Fries

Total Time: 5 hrs Preparation Time: 4 hrs Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• peanut oil or other vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 lbs baking potatoes, like russets
• salt, to taste
• 1/2 cup tequila
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1 medium onion, chopped fine
• 1 teaspoon tabasco sauce
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 lbs flank steaks
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 tomato, chopped
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 -2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cups mexican blend cheese

Recipe

• 1 fries:.
• 2 heat oil in a fryer to 325 degrees f.
• 3 skin potatoes, and cut into uniform sized matchsticks.
• 4 place the cut potatoes in a bowl of ice water to release some of the starch and to keep them from browning.
• 5 dry the potatoes strips thoroughly to keep them from splattering.
• 6 fry the potatoes for 3 minutes until soft but not golden brown, do not over-crowd them.
• 7 remove and place on paper towel. turn heat up to 350, and place back in fryer for 4 minutes, or until golden brown.
• 8 let drain on paper towels.
• 9 carne asada:.
• 10 mix tequila, juices, garlic, onion, tabasco, and pepper in a medium bowl.
• 11 add steaks to marinade, ensuring they are completely covered.
• 12 place in refrigerator 4-6 hours, turning occasionally to ensure they stay submerged in marinade.
• 13 remove steaks, and grill about 7 minutes on each side.
• 14 cut into 1"x1/2" strips, set aside.
• 15 guacamole:.
• 16 place all ingredients in a bowl and blend with hand blender until smooth, or mash with a fork.
• 17 put a handful of fries in a bowl and top with 1/2 cup cheese, 1/2 cup carne asada strips, 1/4 cup guacmole, and 1/4 cup sour cream. enjoy! (:.