Are you running out of ideas for your next family movie night? Or just trying to be creative with your kids' snacks? Well, I have just the perfect recipe for you!
I’m sharing a creative take on the Philly Cheesesteak, a famous American snack that has been loved and adored for generations. Presenting… my Cheesy Waffle Fries with Steak and Mushroom!
Crispy waffle fries loaded with thinly sliced beef and caramelized onions, bell peppers and mushrooms, topped with hot melted cheese. Doesn’t this make your mouth water?
My kids are big fans of potato fries, and every Saturday movie night, they always request for fries. So, to make it more enjoyable, I decided to “upgrade” it a bit.
Check out this quick and easy recipe that I’m sure you’ll love, too!
Cheesy Waffle Fries with Steak and Mushroom
Ingredients:
• 500 g U.S frozen waffle fries
• 500 g top-round steal (thinly sliced)
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 medium bell pepper, sliced
• 1 can (284 g) button mushrooms
• quick melt cheese
• salt and pepper to taste
• oil for frying
• butter
Procedure:
Potato waffle fries (base)
1. Do not let your potato waffles thaw. Follow package instructions for best results.
2. In a deep saucepan, add enough oil about 5 cm above the base of the saucepan.
3. Set your stove to medium heat and heat the oil to 180°C. You can also use a wooden spoon to check if your cooking oil is ready to fry by dipping the handle, and when bubbles disperse on the tip of the handle, your oil is ready to fry.
4. Carefully lower and drop your potato waffles into the hot oil, about 8-10 pieces per batch, to avoid overcrowding, and the fries will fry evenly.
5. Fry for 2-3 minutes or until they are golden brown.
6. Drain your oil and place your potato waffles on a paper towel.
Cheese Steak
1. Heat a large non-stick pan or skillet over medium heat, and once the pan is hot, add one tablespoon of butter.
2. Once melted, sauté diced onion until it caramelizes. Add mushrooms, then bell pepper, and sauté for 1 minute. Remove the mixture and set aside.
3. In the same pan, cook 2-3 pieces of thinly sliced top-round steak until lightly brown ( 2-3 minutes), then season with salt and pepper.
4. Arrange your potato waffles, top them with mushrooms and onions, and add beef with melted cheese. Garnish with bell pepper and chopped parsley.
Best enjoyed with your favorite beverage!
Want to try the recipe? I used U.S. frozen potato waffle fries, which you can find in the frozen section of most supermarkets. They are already pre-seasoned so you don’t need to add any more spices. They taste great straight from the fryer!
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