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Home » Recipe » Loaded Steak Fries with Pineapple Pico De Gallo

Jul 6, 2015 · Last Updated: Apr 3, 2020 by Calleigh ~

Loaded Steak Fries with Pineapple Pico De Gallo

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I love fries and these Loaded Steak fries or Carne Asada Fries have always been the first thing I've ordered when I went to my favorite taqueria in San Diego. Even though these San Diego delicacies are delicious, we've made them our own by adding a twist and making them a bit more delectable in the process.

Nothing is better than the pineapple pico de gallo topping the Hawaiian pineapple version of the Carne Asada Fries. It's mouth watering good, but does take a bit of work---and that's work and time well spent. OH YUMMERS!!!

We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.
Loaded Steak Fries

Carne Asada Fries Ingredients

One of the biggest problems I have with this recipe is starting it in time. You have to marinate the meat for at least an hour before it's ready. The meat tastes best if you marinate it overnight in the refrigerator.

While I'm getting better at planning ahead, once it's been in the fridge for an hour I want to make it immediately. Once you taste it you'll understand why!!

We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.
Loaded Steak Fries

Loaded Steak Fries:

I use flank or skirt steak, which ever is less expensive and marinate the meat in a mixture of pineapple juice, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, lime juice, orange juice, Jalapeno and sesame oil.

I put everything but the steak in a zip-lock bag, shake well and add the meat, then reseal the bag to marinate.

I do this the night before and make sure I squeeze out as much air before I seal the bag and put it in the fridge. You can substitute steak using this Pork Crock Pot Carnitas recipe as well.


We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.
Loaded Fries topped with flank or skirt steak

How to Make Pico De Gallo

You can make the Pineapple Pico De Gallo ahead too, which leads me to the reason I tend to make it up after just an hour. Once I make the Pico de Gallo, I'm craving these luscious asada fries recipe, even if I just ate!!

I use a cast iron skillet to grill the pineapple until it's slightly charred and while it's cooling halve the cherry tomatoes and chop the fresh cilantro, onion, Jalapeno and then chop the cooled pineapple.

Adding to it lime juice sesame oil and salt. It stores well overnight and is ready the next night when you need it.


We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.
Pineapple Pico De Gallo

The next day, you won't have nearly the work to prepare this dish. That's why sometimes I cut my own french fries from fresh potatoes. At other times, I use the thin cut frozen fries. I toss them in olive oil and add salt and pepper before I bake.

While the fries are baking, I sear the marinated steak for about five to ten minutes on each side. I like mine well done, so you can adjust the recipe to your taste. After the steak cools a bit, you cut it in thin slices.


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Carnitas Fries

When the fries are done, it's time to build your masterpiece. Divide the fries into individual servings into large plates or bowls and top with shredded cheese and the steak.

On top of that, add sliced avocado, the pico de gallo, chopped fresh cilantro, Greek yogurt, sesame seeds and Cotija cheese.

Move out of the way because your family will rush to the table, but if you're like me, you'll already have a head start on eating.


Ingredients

Hawaiian Carne Asada

  • 1½ lbs flank steak ( or skirt steak)
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 Jalapeno ( chopped and remove the seeds for less heat)
  • juice of 2 limes
  • ⅓ cup juice of orange (1 orange)
  • ⅓ cup sesame oilWe took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.

Pineapple Pico De Gallo

  • ½ piece of a large pineapple or 1 small pineapple (sliced into half circles)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tablespoon onion [finely chopped (optional)]
  • 1 piece Jalapeno seeded + chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • pinch of salt

For the fries

  • 3 lbs russet potatoes [peeled (if desired) and sliced into thin ¼-inch to ½ inch (thick) strips]
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoon seasoned salt + 1 teaspoons pepper
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar or swiss cheese (shredded)
  • sliced avocado fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, crema or greek yogurt and Cotija Cheese, for topping

Step by step instructions

1 Add the steak to a glass pyrex dish or gallon size ziplock bag. In a glass measuring cup or bowl whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, Jalapeno, lime juice, orange juice and sesame oil.

2 Pour marinade over the steak, cover or seal the bag and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

3 We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.

Pour marinade over the steak, cover or seal the bag and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.

For Pico De Gallo:

1 Preheat the grill, a grill pan or a cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Rub the pineapple with olive oil. Once the grill is hot, add the pineapple.

2 Cook until lightly charred on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill.

2 Once the pineapple is cool enough to handle, dice it into bite size pieces and add to a bowl with the tomatoes, onion (if using), jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and sesame oil. Taste and season with salt if needed. Can be stored for up to 1 day in the fridge.

Once the pineapple is cool enough to handle, dice it into bite size pieces and add to a bowl with the tomatoes, onion (if using), jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and sesame oil.

For Fries:

1 Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or grease with a little olive oil.
Cut each potato into very thin fries, lengthwise no more than a quarter-inch thick. In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil.

I think I used about 2 tablespoons. Add the salt and pepper and arrange the fries in a single layer without crowding them (use 2 baking sheets - this is very important).

2 Bake for 20 minutes, remove and toss, then bake for 15-20 minutes longer. I like to start checking them at 15 minutes and make sure that none are burning or getting too crisp.

To Finish:

1 Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat. Once hot, remove the steak from its marinade and sear the steak for 5-8 minutes, flip and sear another 5 minutes or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove the steak and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice steak thinly against the grain.Once hot, remove the steak from its marinade and sear the steak for 5-8 minutes, flip and sear another 5 minutes or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove the steak and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice steak thinly against the grain.

2 Divide the fries among 4 plates or bowls and top with cheese (if desired place the cheese + fries under the broiler to melt) and sliced steak.

Top with sliced avocado, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, crema or greek yogurt and Cotija Cheese and serve.

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We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin' juicy steak.

Loaded Steak Fries | Carne Asada Fries Recipe

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We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and  layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin' juicy steak.
Servings: 4
Prep Time 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour
Total Time 1 hour hour 15 minutes minutes

Ingredients:

Hawaiian Carne Asada

  • 1½ lbs flank steak ( or skirt steak)
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup pineapple juice
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced or grated)
  • 1 jalapeno ( chopped and remove the seeds for less heat)
  • juice of 2 limes
  • ⅓ cup juice of orange (1 orange)
  • ⅓ cup sesame oil

Pineapple Pico De Gallo

  • ½ piece of a large pineapple or 1 small pineapple (sliced into half circles)
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
  • 2 tablespoon onion [finely chopped (optional)]
  • 1 piece jalapeno seeded + chopped
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 2 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • pinch of salt

Fries

  • 3 lbs russet potatoes [peeled (if desired) and sliced into thin ¼-inch to ½ inch (thick) strips]
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoon seasoned salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar or swiss cheese (shredded)
  • sliced avocado [ fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, crema or greek yogurt and Cotija Cheese, for topping ]

Instructions:

Steak:

  • Add the steak to a glass pyrex dish or gallon size ziplock bag.
  • In a glass measuring cup or bowl whisk together the soy sauce, pineapple juice, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, garlic, jalapeno, lime juice, orange juice and sesame oil.
  • Pour marinade over the steak, cover or seal the bag and place in the fridge for at least 1 hour or overnight.
    We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.

Pico De Gallo:

  • Preheat the grill, a grill pan or a cast iron skillet to medium high heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil. Rub the pineapple with olive oil. Once the grill is hot, add the pineapple. Cook until lightly charred on both sides, about 4 minutes per side. Remove from the grill.
    We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.
  • Once the pineapple is cool enough to handle, dice it into bite size pieces and add to a bowl with the tomatoes, onion (if using), jalapeno, cilantro, lime juice and sesame oil. Taste and season with salt if needed. Can be stored for up to 1 day in the fridge.
    We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.

For Fries:

  • Pre-heat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper or grease with a little olive oil.
  • Cut each potato into very thin fries, lengthwise no more than a quarter-inch thick. In a large bowl, toss the fries with olive oil. I think I used about 2 tablespoons. Add the salt and pepper and arrange the fries in a single layer without crowding them (use 2 baking sheets - this is very important).
  • Bake for 20 minutes, remove and toss, then bake for 15-20 minutes longer. I like to start checking them at 15 minutes and make sure that none are burning or getting too crisp.

To Finish:

  • Heat a grill or grill pan to high heat.
  • Once hot, remove the steak from its marinade and sear the steak for 5-8 minutes, flip and sear another 5 minutes or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove the steak and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
    Once hot, remove the steak from its marinade and sear the steak for 5-8 minutes, flip and sear another 5 minutes or until your desired doneness is reached. Remove the steak and allow to rest 5 minutes. Slice steak thinly against the grain.
  • Divide the fries among 4 plates or bowls and top with cheese (if desired place the cheese + fries under the broiler to melt) and sliced steak.
  • Top with sliced avocado, pico de gallo, fresh cilantro, sesame seeds, crema or greek yogurt and Cotija Cheese and serve.
    We took these loaded steak fries to the next level, topped with gooey, melted cheese and layered with pineapple Pico De Gallo and of course, with smokin’ juicy steak.

Nutrition Information:

Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 88g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 1649mg | Potassium: 1646mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 393IU | Vitamin C: 41mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 4mg

Please note that all nutrition information are just estimates. Values will vary among brands, so we encourage you to calculate these on your own for most accurate results.

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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican
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