Loaded Carne Asada Fries with Guacamole

Ingredients (Serves 4)

For the Carne Asada:

1 lb (450g) flank steak or skirt steak

2 tbsp olive oil

1 tbsp lime juice

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp chili powder

1/2 tsp smoked paprika

1/2 tsp dried oregano

Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Fries:

1 lb (450g) frozen French fries (or homemade, if preferred)

1 cup (100g) shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese

1/2 tsp smoked paprika (for seasoning fries)

For the Guacamole:

2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted

1 small tomato, diced

1/4 small red onion, finely diced

1 jalapeño, seeded and finely diced (optional)

1 tbsp lime juice

1/4 cup (10g) fresh cilantro, chopped

Salt, to taste

For Toppings:

1/2 small white onion, finely diced

1/4 cup (60ml) Mexican crema or sour cream

1/4 cup (10g) fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)