Papas Asadas con Carne Asada (Loaded Baked Potatoes, Norteño Style)
Fluffy baked potatoes split open and piled with chopped steak, cheese, lime crema and fresh coriander.
Made with Lime crema (Mexican soured cream sauce) and Carne asada marinade. Make a batch of the base first, then this takes minutes. Skip to the method
- Time1 hr 20 plus marinating
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £2.48 a head
- Oven200°C (180°C fan)
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
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Method
- 1
Heat the oven to 200°C (180°C fan). Prick the potatoes, rub with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and bake for 1 hour until soft in the middle.
60 min - 2
Meanwhile, marinate the steak in your ready made carne asada marinade (see the base recipe) for 2 to 4 hours in the fridge. Discard the used marinade.
- 3
Pat the steak dry and cook on a very hot griddle for 3 minutes each side. Rest for 5 minutes and chop small.
10 min - 4
Split the hot potatoes open and fluff the insides with a fork. Sprinkle in the cheese so it melts.
- 5
Pile on the steak, drizzle with lime crema (see the base recipe), and top with avocado and coriander. Serve with lime wedges.
Tips
- Bake the potatoes until the skins are crisp and the insides fluffy, not just soft.
- Chop the steak small so it stays on top of the potato.
- Add pico de gallo or pickled onions for freshness.
Storing and freezing
Keeps in the fridge for up to 3 days if cooled within 1 to 2 hours. Reheat until steaming hot all the way through.
Questions
Can I use sweet potatoes?
Yes. Bake sweet potatoes for 45 to 55 minutes and top the same way. The sweetness works well with the garlicky steak.
Is this dish gluten free?
Yes. Potatoes, steak, marinade, cheese, crema and avocado contain no gluten, and there are no eggs or nuts. Check labels on any shop bought crema.
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GFEFNFSee every dish made with lime crema (mexican soured cream sauce)
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.