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French Dip French Fries
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French Dip French Fries
Total Time35 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6
Total Time35 mins
Skill LevelBeginner
Servings6

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Medium Rare Roast Beef, Contains up to 12% of a Seasoning Solution
Key IngredientMedium Rare Roast Beef, Contains up to 12% of a Seasoning Solution
AboutThese loaded fries take a cue from a true diner classic, the French Dip sandwich, for an over-the-top, crowd-pleasing snack. Crispy steak fries are blanketed in velvety cheese sauce and tender slices of Kretschmar Roast Beef, served with a rich, umami-packed dipping sauce on the side.
Let's CookFollow the directions below, fire up the kitchen, and get cooking! For the love of meat.
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Ingredients
Key IngredientProduct ImageMedium Rare Roast Beef, Contains up to 12% of a Seasoning Solution
 
1 (32-ounce) Package Steak Fries
 
2 Cups Whole Milk, Divided
 
3 Tbsps. All-Purpose Flour
 
2 Ounces Kretschmar Provolone Cheese, Finely Chopped
 
2 Ounces Kretschmar Baby Swiss Cheese, Finely Chopped
 
to Taste Kosher Salt
 
2 Tbsps. Olive Oil, Divided
 
1 Small Yellow Onion, Sliced Thin
 
2 Cloves Garlic, Sliced Thin
 
1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
 
¾ Pound Kretschmar Roast Beef, Sliced Thin
 
2 Cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
 
2 Tbsps. Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
 
for Garnish Fresh Parsley, Chopped
 
for Garnish Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Medium Rare Roast Beef, Contains up to 12% of a Seasoning Solution
Key IngredientMedium Rare Roast Beef, Contains up to 12% of a Seasoning Solution
Directions
1COOK fries according to package directions, until crispy. Season with salt immediately after cooking. Meanwhile, prepare toppings.
2BRING 1 1/2 cups of milk to a simmer in medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk remaining milk with flour until smooth. When milk in pan is simmering, whisk in flour mixture until smooth. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 3 to 5 minutes.
3REMOVE from heat and whisk in cheeses. Season with salt, to taste, and keep warm.
4HEAT 1 tablespoon of oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and cook until tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic and season with salt. Cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes, until onions are very soft. Stir in Worcestershire sauce and remove onions from skillet.
5CUT roast beef into 1” strips and add to same skillet with remaining oil over medium heat.
6COOK beef until just crisped, about 1 minute. Remove from skillet. Pour beef broth into same skillet, increase heat to high and bring to boil. Continue to boil until reduced by half.
7STIR in soy sauce and remove from heat.
8ARRANGE fries on serving plate and top with cheese sauce, beef, onions and au jus. Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper.
9SERVE!
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