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French Dip French Fries

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Total Time:
35 mins
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Skill Level:
Beginner
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Servings:
6 Servings

These loaded fries take a cue from a true diner classic, the French Dip sandwich, for an over-the-top, crowd-pleasing snack. Crispy steak fr View More expand_more

These 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.

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French Dip French Fries
alarm
Total Time:
35 mins
school
Skill Level:
Beginner
restaurant_menu
Servings:
6 Servings

Ingredients


Product ImageMedium Rare Roast Beef, Contains up to 12% of a Seasoning Solution
  • 1 (32-ounce) Package Steak Fries1 (32-ounce) Package
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk, Divided2 Cups
  • 3 Tbsps. All-Purpose Flour3 Tbsps.
  • 2 Ounces Kretschmar Provolone Cheese, Finely Chopped2 Ounces
  • 2 Ounces Kretschmar Baby Swiss Cheese, Finely Chopped2 Ounces
  • to Taste Kosher Salt to Taste
  • 2 Tbsps. Olive Oil, Divided2 Tbsps.
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion, Sliced Thin1 Small
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Sliced Thin2 Cloves
  • 1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce1 Tsp.
  • ¾ Pound Kretschmar Roast Beef, Sliced Thin¾ Pound
  • 2 Cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth2 Cups
  • 2 Tbsps. Low-Sodium Soy Sauce2 Tbsps.
  • for Garnish Fresh Parsley, Chopped for Garnish
  • for Garnish Freshly Ground Black Pepper for Garnish

Instructions


  1. COOK fries according to package directions, until crispy. Season with salt immediately after cooking. Meanwhile, prepare toppings.

  2. BRING 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.

  3. REMOVE from heat and whisk in cheeses. Season with salt, to taste, and keep warm.

  4. HEAT 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.

  5. CUT roast beef into 1” strips and add to same skillet with remaining oil over medium heat.

  6. COOK 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.

  7. STIR in soy sauce and remove from heat.

  8. ARRANGE fries on serving plate and top with cheese sauce, beef, onions and au jus. Garnish with fresh parsley and black pepper.

  9. SERVE!

Taste the Kretschmar Life

Ingredients


  • 1 (32-ounce) Package Steak Fries1 (32-ounce) Package
  • 2 Cups Whole Milk, Divided2 Cups
  • 3 Tbsps. All-Purpose Flour3 Tbsps.
  • 2 Ounces Kretschmar Provolone Cheese, Finely Chopped2 Ounces
  • 2 Ounces Kretschmar Baby Swiss Cheese, Finely Chopped2 Ounces
  • to Taste Kosher Salt to Taste
  • 2 Tbsps. Olive Oil, Divided2 Tbsps.
  • 1 Small Yellow Onion, Sliced Thin1 Small
  • 2 Cloves Garlic, Sliced Thin2 Cloves
  • 1 Tsp. Worcestershire Sauce1 Tsp.
  • ¾ Pound Kretschmar Roast Beef, Sliced Thin¾ Pound
  • 2 Cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth2 Cups
  • 2 Tbsps. Low-Sodium Soy Sauce2 Tbsps.
  • for Garnish Fresh Parsley, Chopped for Garnish
  • for Garnish Freshly Ground Black Pepper for Garnish

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