A Citrus and Beer based carne asada fries recipe right in time for game day season. Marinated flap meat grilled and chopped, and topped over cheese fries with all the fixings!
2lbsflap meatanywhere between 2-5 punds will work for the marinade
3orangesjuiced
1/2 cupsoy sauce
1/2cupolive oil
1mexican beer
6clovesgarlic
1cupchopped scallions
2limesjuiced
1/2cupchopped cilantro
1tbsporegano
1tbspblack pepper
1tbpssalt
FOR THE FRIES
1lbfrozen french fries
1cupshredded cheeses
Instructions
FOR THE CARNE ASADA
Combine all the carne asada marinade ingredients in a baking dish large enough to fit the flap meat. Submerge the flap meat in the marinade, cover and let it set in the fridge 24-48 hours
When ready to cook. remove flap meat from marinade and grill over direct high heat for about 3-5 minutes per side, until charred and cooked medium to well done.
Let rest for 5 minutes, then chop in to 1/4 inch pieces.
FOR THE FRIES
Cook fries according to packaging. Once done top with cheese and place in the broiler until the cheese is melted.
Top with chopped carne asada. Garnish with cilantro, green onion, mexican crema (or sour cream), guacamole and any other toppings you like!