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Steak Chimichurri Loaded Fries

These steak chimichurri loaded fries are piled high with juicy seared steak, melty queso, and a bright, herby chimichurri that cuts through every rich bite. Crispy fries meet bold fire-cooked flavor for a next-level shareable dish.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: chimichurri, Fries, loaded fries, steak
Servings: 6

Ingredients

STEAK MARINADE

  • 2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup cilantro chopped
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • Juice of 1 lime
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 2 tbsp salt pepper, and garlic rub

CHIMICHURRI

  • 1 bunch parsley
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1 head roasted garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 3 tbsp red wine vinegar

LOADED FRIES

  • 1.5-2 lbs Steak of choice I used chuck eye steak
  • 1 frozen bag fries cooked to package directions
  • Queso

Instructions

  • Add the garlic, cilantro, orange juice, lime juice, soy sauce, olive oil, and seasoning rub to a bowl and mix well, then marinate the steak for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.
  • Combine the parsley, cilantro, roasted garlic, lemon juice, salt, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and red wine vinegar in a food processor and blend until loose and spoon-able, adjusting oil or vinegar to your preferred consistency.
  • Preheat a grill or skillet to high heat, setting it up for direct cooking with a hot sear zone.
  • Sear the marinated steak over high heat, flipping every 30–45 seconds, until it reaches your desired internal temperature with a well-developed crust.
  • Remove the steak from the heat and let it rest for 10 minutes, then slice it thinly against the grain.
  • Layer the fries with warm queso, sliced steak, and a generous spoonful of chimichurri, then serve immediately while hot.