Tasty Loaded Carne Asada Fries (Whole 30 Option)
Indulge guilt-free with these Tasty Loaded Carne Asada Fries! Crispy baked potato fries, fresh ingredients and loaded with flavor! It's the perfect balance so you can enjoy a treat without the guilt. Try this nutritious twist on a classic favorite today!
Ingredients
- 4 medium russet potatoes sliced vertically
- 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided, plus more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika smoked or regular
- 1 pound shaved Beef or leftover already prepared carne asada
- 1/2 medium sweet Onion thinly sliced
- 1 green Bell Pepper thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro fresh, minced
- 2-3 tablespoons taco seasoning any brand
Optional garnishes
- lime
- sour cream
- cheese shredded
- roma tomatoes chopped
- guacamole
- hot sauce
- salsa
Instructions
- Preheat the oven at 425 degrees F.
- Place sliced potatoes a lined sheet pan with parchment paper, toss with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil with the cumin, kosher salt, garlic powder and paprika.
- Roast for 11 minutes. Flip them over with a spatula and then return the pan to the oven for an additional 11-12 minutes.
- Remove carefully when done and set it aside.
- Preheat a large pan on medium-low heat, add 1 tbsp of olive oil.
- Add the chopped onion and peppers. Cook for about 3 minutes and add 1 tablespoon of the taco seasoning. Continue to cook for another 5-7 minutes or until the onion start to sweat.
- Add the shaved beef. Separate and cook for the beef for 5 min. Add remaining taco seasoning and 1/4 cup of water. Continue to cook for an additional 7-10 min. Remove from the heat and stir in the cilantro.
- Spread the beef on top of the roasted potatoes and serve with your favorite garnishes.
- Enjoy this as an appetizer or as a main dish.
Notes
Notes:
For best results, follow these tricks for making baked fries at home.
- Place the potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet. Make sure not to over crowd the sheet pan because this will cause the potatoes to steam and not roast.
- I recommend baking the fries in batches. This increases your cooking time but it results in crispy fries and not soggy ones.
- Olive oil is your friend when preparing baked fries.
- Be sure to flip the fries over half way through the baking process.
- Fries can be cooked in the air frier as well.
Tip: If you want to keep this low carb , you can omit the potatoes and use roasted cauliflower.
This recipe makes 4-6 servings.
If you are serving for a crowd, 4 large potatoes work great. 4 medium sized potatoes are better is you are serving individually as a dinner meal. Consider using only 2 large potatoes if you want to control the serving size a bit and want more protein on it versus carb from the potatoes.
Storing and Reheating:
Store the fries and the shaved beef seperately in air tight containers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat the beef in microwave and for the fries, heat the oven to 400 and place them on a sheet pan. Heat the potatoes in the oven for about 5 minutes.
Nutrition
Calories: 523kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 32gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 237mgPotassium: 1638mgFiber: 8gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 681IUVitamin C: 75mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 4mg
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