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steak frachos on a cast iron dish
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5 from 9 votes

Steak Frachos (Loaded Fries)

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time35 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • cold leftover steak
  • 2 large baking potatoes
  • 3 cups peanut oil
  • 3/4 cup Cotija cheese
  • 3/4 cup sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • Chimichurri

Instructions

  • Preheat oven or grill to 400°F.
  • Add 3 cups peanut oil to a Dutch oven and heat oil to 350°F.
  • Slice cold steak in ⅛ inch thin slices, set aside. 
  • Cut potatoes into ¼ x ¼ inch strips. 
  • Rinse potatoes and pat dry with a paper towel. 
  • Shred Cotija and cheddar cheese. 
  • Divide fries into four even groups. Drop first batch in oil, cook two minutes, and remove using a fried food skimmer, place on a paper towel-lined cookie sheet to absorb excess oil. 
  • Allow oil to return to 350°F and place fries back in oil for five minutes. 
  • Remove fries from oil and return them to paper towel lined cookie sheet, season with salt. Repeat frying steps with each additional batch of fries.
  • Place fries on oven safe vessel. Top fries with sliced steak and cheese and place in preheated oven. Bake at 400°F for five minutes, or until cheese melts. 
  • Remove from oven. Top with a healthy amount of chimichurri and serve immediately.