🧀🥩 Philly Steak Cheese Fries
🍟 Ingredients:
For the base:
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1 bag (26 oz) frozen French fries (steak fries, crinkle, or shoestring — your choice)
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Salt, to taste
For the steak topping:
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1 lb thinly sliced ribeye steak (or shaved beef)
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1 Tbsp oil or butter
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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1 small green bell pepper, thinly sliced (optional)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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½ tsp garlic powder (optional)
For the cheese sauce:
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2 Tbsp butter
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2 Tbsp flour
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1 cup milk (whole or 2% preferred)
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1½ cups shredded provolone cheese (or use a mix of provolone and mozzarella)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
🔥 Instructions:
1. Bake the fries
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Cook fries according to the package instructions until crispy and golden.
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Season lightly with salt after baking.
2. Cook the steak
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Heat oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
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Add sliced onions (and peppers, if using); cook until soft and lightly browned.
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Push veggies to one side of the pan; add shaved steak to the other side.
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Cook steak until browned and cooked through (about 4–5 minutes), mixing everything together at the end.
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Season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired. Remove from heat.
3. Make the cheese sauce
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In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
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Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute.
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Gradually add milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
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Cook until thickened (about 2–3 minutes), then stir in shredded cheese.
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Remove from heat once melted and smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
4. Assemble
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Place cooked fries on a serving platter or baking sheet.
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Top with the steak and onion mixture.
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Drizzle generously with warm cheese sauce.
5. Serve immediately
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Optional: Top with extra shredded cheese, chopped parsley, or hot sauce.