Carne Asada Fries

Lamb Carne Asada Fries

Recipe Provided By "Two Purple Figs"

Courtesy of American Lamb Board

Carne Asada Fries
Yields1 Serving
 2 American Lamb Steaks (leg or shoulder)
 1 tbsp Oil
Seasoning
 0.25 tsp Salt
 0.25 tsp Pepper
 0.50 tsp Onion powder
 1 tsp Mexican oregano
 1.40 tsp Cumin
 1 tsp Chili powder
 0.50 tsp Garlic powder
 0.25 tsp Lemon salt
Fries
 3 Cooked French Fries, (air-fried, oven cooked, or deep fried)
Toppings
 0.50 cup Cheese shredded
 Guacamole
 Sour cream
 Cilantro
 Tomatoes
 Black and green Olives
 Green onions
 Chili flakes (optional for spice)
1

Season the lamb on both sides with the seasoning mix.

2

Preheat a large cast iron or heavy duty pan on medium high heat, add the oil and sear the steak on both sides until golden (3 minutes per sides) or until the temperature reaches 145 degrees F.

3

Remove the lamb and let it rest for at least 3 mins*.

4

Cook the French Fries

5

In the meantime, preheat the oven to broil and gather your toppings.

6

Cut the lamb into 1-inch chunks.

7

Using the same heavy-duty skillet, start layering the fries, cheese and cut up pieces of lamb.

8

Broil the pan until the cheese has melted and then your carne asada fries are ready for loading.

9

Load up your toppings!

Note
10

*Note: The USDA recommends that lamb reach an internal temperature of at least 145 degrees F with a 3-minute rest.

Ingredients

 2 American Lamb Steaks (leg or shoulder)
 1 tbsp Oil
Seasoning
 0.25 tsp Salt
 0.25 tsp Pepper
 0.50 tsp Onion powder
 1 tsp Mexican oregano
 1.40 tsp Cumin
 1 tsp Chili powder
 0.50 tsp Garlic powder
 0.25 tsp Lemon salt
Fries
 3 Cooked French Fries, (air-fried, oven cooked, or deep fried)
Toppings
 0.50 cup Cheese shredded
 Guacamole
 Sour cream
 Cilantro
 Tomatoes
 Black and green Olives
 Green onions
 Chili flakes (optional for spice)
Lamb Carne Asada Fries