These loaded Philly Cheesesteak Fries are made up of crispy waffles fries piled with sauteéed peppers and onions, tender steak, and melty provolone cheese!
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!
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.
CHEESE SAUCE
Melt butter in a medium saucepan.
Once the bubbling has subsided add flour and cook for 1-2 minutes until light brown.
Slowly add warm milk to the butter-flour mixture, stirring constantly. Cook 4-5 minutes until thickened.
Remove from heat and slowly mix in cubed cheese until melted.
Cover and cook on the lowest heat possible until it fully incorporates, stirring periodically. Keep warm.
MEAT, PEPPER & ONION MIXTURE
Preheat a large saute pan over high heat.
Add meat to pan and cook, over high heat, until no longer red.
Remove from pan and set aside.
Return pan to heat, add additional oil (if necessary) and add the peppers and onions.
Cook, stirring often until peppers are softened and onions are browned.
Return meat to the pan, stirring into the pepper and onion mixture.
Cook until the meat, peppers, & onions are caramelized. Remove from heat.
ASSEMBLING THE FRIES
Place cooked fries on a platter or sheet pan (see note).
Scoop meat mixture over fries.
Pour half of the cheese sauce over fries and meat.
Serve remaining sauce on the side.