Name: Carne Asada Cheese Fries
Cook time: 25 minutes
Total time: 45 minutes
Yield: 4–6 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 (22-ounce) package frozen French fries; 12 ounces skirt steak, trimmed if necessary; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 ounces sharp cheddar (about 1 packed cup); 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 1/2 cup evaporated milk; 3–5 dashes hot sauce, such as Cholula (optional); Cubed avocado, sour cream, cilantro leaves, salsa, and/or pico de gallo (for serving; optional)

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Meet the love child of cheese fries and nachos: crispy, seasoned fries loaded with skirt steak and silky cheese sauce. One taste and you'll understand why San Diego is so wild about them.

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