Carne Asada Fries With Sliced Steak and Chile Butter Sauce

Carne asada fries get the steak frites treatment with sliced steak, crisp shoestring fries, melted cheese, and a rich chile-butter sauce.

Carne Asada Fries With Sliced Steak and Chile Butter Sauce
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season liberally with salt. Place on a plate or on a rack over a rimmed baking sheet in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 48 hours.

  2. 2

    Medium skillet, spice grinder or mortar and pestle, 12-inch skillet, Dutch oven, spider skimmer

  3. 3

    Chiltepin are small, peppercorn-shaped dried chiles with a bold kick of heat and smoky flavor. They're sometimes referred to as tepin chiles. If you can't find them, you can substitute pequin or chiles de arbol, but you'll need to adjust the amount to tailor the heat accordingly.

  4. 4

    The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

  5. 5

    This dish is best enjoyed right away, but leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.