Philly Cheesesteak Fries

Name: Philly Cheesesteak Fries
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1 24 oz package frozen waffle fries; 8 oz rib eye steak; salt; ½ green bell pepper (seeded and sliced thin); ½ onion (sliced thin); 2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 8 oz provolone cheese (shredded); Ground black pepper; Mayo (Ketchup or other desired condiments)

These loaded Philly Cheesesteak Fries are made up of crispy waffles fries piled with sauteéed peppers and onions, tender steak, and melty provolone cheese!

loaded cheesesteak fries on a platter. recipe from girlcarnivore.com

We all know how much I love a good tailgating snack. And these Philly cheesesteak fries are perfect for tailgating! They’re a super quick and easy version of the classic Philly cheesesteak sandwich. They require just 5 ingredients and can be cooked in 30 minutes!

Get ready to bring the genius of Philly to the world of fries!

What is traditionally on a Philly cheesesteak?

A traditional Philly cheesesteak sandwich is made up of thinly sliced ribeye steak, onion, and peppers served on a hoagie roll with American cheese, provolone cheese, and cheese whiz.

This Philly cheesesteak fries recipe contains many of the flavors we love about Philly cheesesteak all piled on top of a platter of crispy waffle fries!

What you need to make this recipe

Frozen Waffle Fries – I like using waffle fries in this recipe because they’re wide enough to hold the toppings.
Steak – you’ll need 8 ounces of ribeye steak for this recipe.
Salt – coats the outside of the steak to enhance flavor.
Green Bell Pepper and Onion – be sure to slice the pepper and onion thinly.
Worcestershire Sauce and Black Pepper – used to add flavor to the veggies.
Provolone Cheese – the classic Philly cheesesteak cheese. I recommend shredding it yourself so the texture is better.
Condiments – I use mayo and ketchup for serving but use whatever condiments you like.

How to make Philly cheesesteak fries

Divide the fries equally between two baking sheets in a single layer. Bake until golden brown.

Season the steak with salt, then cook in a cast-iron skillet to brown. Remove and wrap in foil.

In the same skillet, cook sliced onion and peppers until caramelized. Add the Worcestershire sauce and black pepper. Cover and cook until tender.

Slice the steak into thin strips and set the oven to broil.

Arrange a layer of fries on the pan, top with ¼ of the cheese, ¼ of the steak, and ¼ of the peppers and onions. Broil for 1 minute to melt the cheese.

Remove and pile the rest of the fries on top. Cover in remaining cheese, steak, and peppers and onions. Broil again for another 2-3 minutes.

What fries to use

For Philly cheesesteak fries, you can use any type of French fry. However, I prefer to use waffle fries!

With standard fries, you have to really rely on your fork to pick up all the tasty bits. Waffle fries create a little platform that you can pile everything on top of!

What is the best meat for Philly cheesesteak?

The traditional cut of beef used for Philly cheesesteak sandwiches is ribeye steak, so that’s what we’re using for these fries!

If you’d rather use another cut of beef, that’s totally fine too!

What kind of cheese is on a Philly cheesesteak?

Traditionally, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches are made using a combination of cheese whiz, provolone, and American cheese.

I keep it simple and just use shredded provolone in this recipe, but feel free to add on other cheeses if you want.

Recipe Tips

Divide the fries

onto two different baking sheets while baking. This allows them to be in a single layer with no stacking so crisper edges form.

Work in Layers

When building, work in layers. Add a layer of fries, then cheese, melt and repeat.

Use waffle fries.

They get ultra crispy and have the structure to hold up next the toppings.

Slice against the grain.

Slicing the steak against the grain shortens the muscle fibers for a more tender texture.

loaded cheesesteak fries with peppers onions and provolone cheese

How to store

Once the fries are cooked and the toppings are added, this dish should be served immediately. However, leftover steak and veggies will last in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, thaw in the fridge if frozen, then microwave or warm on the stove until heated through.

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