Cheesesteak Fries Recipe

Preheat the oven to 425°F (218°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Scrub and cut the potatoes into evenly sized 1/4-inch thick fries; soak in cold water for 15 minutes to remove excess starch, then pat dry thoroughly.

Toss the potato sticks with olive oil, salt, paprika, garlic powder, and black pepper; sprinkle with cornstarch and toss again to coat.

Spread fries in a single layer on the prepared sheet; bake 20-25 minutes, then flip and bake 5-7 minutes more until golden and crisp.

Remove from oven, season to taste with extra salt, and keep warm.

Prepare the steak

Pat the flank steak dry and season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon neutral oil; sear the steak for 2-3 minutes per side until browned and cooked to your liking; remove and rest loosely.

In the same skillet, add 1 tablespoon butter. Add sliced onion and cook 4-6 minutes until translucent and lightly caramelized; add mushrooms and cook 4-5 minutes until browned.

Slice the rested steak thinly against the grain; return to the pan with onion and mushrooms, stirring to combine.

Top the meat mixture with 8 slices of white American cheese; cover briefly to allow cheese to melt smoothly into the mixture.

Spread the crispy fries on a serving platter or plate.

Spoon the steak, onions, mushrooms and melted cheese over the fries, ensuring even coverage.

Optional: garnish with chopped parsley or serve with extra cheese on the side.