I have been SO PUMPED to share this recipe with you guys because seriously, it is so damn delicious. I told Brian (the fiancé) that I didn’t want to toot my own horn but TOOT TOOT, I’m proud of this recipe. Someone corrected me the other day saying that this wasn’t legit carne asada because it’s suppose to be grilled and I went the crockpot route, but I’m saying to hell with it, this is my own version of carne asada. Boom b*tches, boom.
When I started making this recipe, I thought of it as a nachos recipe. And then I thought about what the hell I would load up onto my own nachos. That’s where the homemade tomato salsa and guacamole came from. But you know what I bought and totally forgot to add until I ate it for dinner later…pickled jalapeños. I am seriously obsessed with those little things. So, I highly recommend you adding those to your own carne asada loaded fries, it makes the flavor just that much better!
And before you poop your pants about me using cheese in this recipe, just don’t use the cheese, there ya go, no complaining needed. I do fine with cheese so I used it, but you don’t have to, pumpkin!
Now who the hell is watching Bachelor in Paradise? I wasn’t super into it when I first started watching it because that one Ashley chick cries 87 times per minute, but over time I got used to it. It’s kind of like white noise now. I’ve never watched any of the seasons before so I’m not totally sure about the premise or how anyone wins or really IF anyone wins, but I like the drama they stir up. Do you just hate Joe as much as I hate him now? And do you just picture Jade naked every time she talks now after her Playboy scandal? Don’t act like you didn’t google that sh*t.
Anywho! Balls, book tour is seriously right around the corner. I’m starting the first leg of my book tour on Tuesday and have 6 stops within 12 days. I have a little extra time in Atlanta where I’m seeing some friends and hoping to drop into a CrossFit gym, then a little time in Boston to go to a game at Fenway, staying in Times Square in NYC for just a minute, then I head to Pittsburgh to visit with Bill Hayley before I head to Chicago and have dinner with a friend. You know what’s really freaking cool? All because of CrossFit and blogging, I have a friend to see in every city! Seriously, every person I’m visiting in each city is all through the wonderful world of paleo. So cool. Are you coming? I sure hope so because I’m all kinds of excited to get dressed up and meet all of you! And even more excited about you guys finally getting to see the book!!
Crockpot Carne Asada Loaded Fries
- Yield: 4 1x
Ingredients
For the carne asada
- 1 1/2 pounds flank steak
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoke paprika
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- juice of 1 orange
- juice of 2 limes
- 1/3 cup beef broth
For the fries
- 3 large white sweet potatoes, sliced into fries
- 3 tablespoons melted ghee
- couple pinches of salt
- 1–2 tablespoons adobo seasoning
For the tomato salsa
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, cut in fourths
- handful of cilantro, minced
- 1/4 red onion, minced
- juice of 1 lime
- pinch of sea salt
- pinch of garlic powder
For the guacamole
- 2 avocados, mashed
- 1/4 white onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 jalapeño, minced
- juice of 2 limes
- 2 pinches of sea salt
- pinch of cayenne pepper
- pinch of garlic powder
For garnish
- shredded Kerrygold cheese (optional)
- chopped cilantro, to garnish
- pickled jalapeños, to garnish
Instructions
- Place all ingredients for the carne asada in crockpot, cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours. Use a fork to shred the carne asada and leave in crockpot on warm while you make the rest.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line a large baking sheet with foil and place a cooling rack on top. Wash sweet potatoes then slice into fry size pieces. Toss fries in ghee and sprinkle with salt. Place all fries on cooling rack without overlapping. Place in oven to bake for 30 minutes then turn fries over, sprinkle with adobo seasoning, and cook for 15 more minutes to help cook evenly.
- While sweet potatoes cook, make the tomato salsa: mix all ingredients in a bowl then cover and place in the fridge to cool.
- Make the guacamole: mix all the ingredients in a bowl then cover and place in the fridge to cool.
- Once sweet potato fries are done cooking, remove from oven and place on a baking sheet or in cast iron skillet, top with cheese then place back in the oven for 10 minutes to melt cheese.
- Lastly, top fries with shredded carne asada, tomato salsa, guacamole, cilantro, and jalapeños!
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So excited to make this!! And just wanted to say that CrossFit South Cobb in Atlanta would love to have you drop in for a wod! Best wishes for a great book tour!!
I make a mean crockpot Carnitas, but I haven’t tried Carne Asada in the crockpot. I look forward to giving it a try.
Can i have your carnitas recipe please?
Holy Yum!! I am all about the carne asada in a crock pot. This looks drool worthy. I will have to try it!
YUMMMMM!!! Can’t wait to try. A tip that I saw on facebook one day – use a hand mixer to shred chicken in the crockpot. I’ve used it on pork butt as well, not sure how it would do with steak. Works like a charm for impatient gals like me!
I have been waiting for you to comment on the Bachelor in Paradise!! I was worried the book tour was too exciting to need the drama fix on Sundays and Mondays nights 😉 speaking of your book tour… I am 3 hours away from Portland and I am SOOOOO tempted to call in sick on Wednesday and drive up there just to see your face! and then stuff mine with one of Kyra’s cinnamon rolls 🙂
ummmmm you ABSOLUTELY should. it’s worth it for kyra’s treats!
Awesome that you’ll have time to spend in Atlanta! What gym do your friends go to?
This looks amazing- I can’t wait to try it!
OMG Joe… how in the world is Joe SO terrible?! He’s awful. I was so upset for Jonathan when Joe made him apologize to Juelia. Ugh- terrible.
Also I love Kirk and Carly together. And who the heck was Dan? He is hot now- and is adorable with not-the-cryer-Ashley.
I have no idea how this show is played, but they are good at stirring up the drama, for sure.
seriously, Jonathan crying about made me cry. it was heart breaking!
This looks so good… I loved the Mexican meatloaf so I have no doubt the Carne Asada is heaven!
FYI — a great, super fun gym in Atlanta is CrossFit RX… good peeps and loads of fun.
You had me at loaded fries! I have to try this soon.
Carne asada, sweet potato fries and guac? All of my favorite things, I need this in my belly NOW! On another note, ordered your book today and can’t wait until it comes in. Wish you were coming to Philly (I mean come on, Pittsburg over Philly?!?!)
pittsburgh is where the people who photographed my book live!