Description
Get ready to meet your new favorite comfort food. This Philly Steak Cheese Fries recipe combines the best of two worlds: tender, juicy steak and crispy golden fries, all loaded with gooey, melted cheese and sautéed peppers and onions. Whether you're planning an easy dinner, game-day snack, or late-night indulgence, this quick and savory dish checks all the boxes. Ideal for sharing—but so good, you might not want to. Perfect for quick dinners, game night food ideas, loaded fries recipes, and easy skillet meals that satisfy major cravings.
Ingredients
1 pound ribeye steak or sirloin, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, sliced
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and black pepper, to taste
4 cups frozen French fries or equivalent homemade
1 tablespoon vegetable oil (if baking or air frying)
½ teaspoon seasoned salt or Cajun seasoning (optional)
1½ cups shredded provolone cheese
½ cup shredded cheddar cheese (optional)
Pickled jalapeños (optional)
Chopped fresh parsley or green onions (optional)
Drizzle of ranch or chipotle mayo (optional)
Instructions
1. Place steak in freezer for 15–20 minutes for easier slicing, then slice thinly against the grain.
2. Prepare bell peppers and onion by slicing thinly and setting aside.
3. Cook fries via air fryer, oven, or fryer until golden and crispy. Season lightly if desired.
4. Heat olive oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
5. Sauté sliced peppers and onions for 5–7 minutes until softened and slightly browned. Remove and set aside.
6. In the same skillet, cook sliced steak over high heat. Season with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 2–3 minutes until browned.
7. Return peppers and onions to the skillet and toss with the steak to combine.
8. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spread fries in a baking dish or oven-safe skillet.
9. Layer steak and veggie mixture evenly over fries.
10. Top generously with provolone and cheddar cheese.
11. Bake for 8–10 minutes or broil for 2–3 minutes until cheese is melted and bubbly.
12. Garnish with optional jalapeños, fresh herbs, or drizzle of sauce. Serve hot.
Notes
Use very thin steak slices to help everything cook quickly and absorb more flavor.
Avoid overloading fries with wet toppings before baking—too much moisture can make them soggy.
For a crispier cheese top, always finish under the broiler for 2–3 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 loaded portion (~1¼ cups)
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Philly cheese fries, steak fries, loaded fries, easy dinner, comfort food