Cheesesteak and Homemade French Fries

This simple meal has become one of my boys’ favorite Friday night go-to dinners. I recently came across a similar recipe and decided to try my own adaption using our own smoked salt and pepper. Nothing compares to using fresh ingredients in any meal and this one is no different. The benefits of making your own homemade French fries are incredible and so simple - there are no preservatives or other unhealthy ingredients that you will be serving to the family. Instead, it’s a simple fresh take on an American classic. The fresh sliced beef steak, which has never been frozen, is so tender when you take that first bite. The combination of all these ingredients will certainly leave your family with a dinner they will love. 

The ingredients that make up this tasty meal are simple, including a light prep time. You will need the following…

1. Yukon Gold Potatoes 
2. Garlic
3. Red Onion 
4. Fresh Sliced Beef Steak 
5. Beef Stock Concentrated 
6. Mayonnaise 
7. Butter 
8. Olive Oil 
9. Flour 
10. Water
11. Baguette Rolls 
12. Shredded Sharp Cheese 
13. Brown Sugar 
14. The Original Cold Smoked Salt and Pepper Co. Maple Smoked  Bourbon Peppercorn / Mesquite Smoked Sea Salt / Mesquite Smoked Paprika / Applewood Smoked Sea Salt / Applewood Smoked Peppercorn

Wash the potatoes with cold water and dry. Quarter the potatoes long ways and then slice each quarter to the thickness of about a 1/4 inch. Grease a large cookie sheet. Place potatoes in a large mixing bowl and drizzle olive oil over potatoes fries then season with Applewood Smoked Sea Salt and Applewood Smoked Peppercorn. Then place evenly over the cookie sheet and into the oven at 425 degrees for 30 minutes or until potatoe fries are crispy. 

While the fries are in the oven, heat up a skillet on the stove top to medium heat and drizzle in olive oil. Slice half of a red onion into small pieces along with four cloves of diced garlic and place into skillet. Sauté onions and garlic with two tablespoons of brown sugar, 3 tablespoons of butter, and a pinch or two of Mesquite Smoked Sea Salt and Mesquite Smoked Kentucky Bourbon Peppercorn. Continue to stir as onions and garlic caramelize. Then take your fresh sliced beef steak and place into skillet with onions and garlic. Allow to brown over medium heart. Season again with Mesquite Smoked Sea Salt and Mesquite Smoked Kentucky Bourbon Peppercorn and this time also add Mesquite Smoke Paprika. While simmering, take two dollops of mayonnaise and 2 tablespoon of flour and mix in with the sliced beef. To keep things from drying out as you cook, feel free to add a 1/2 cup of water as you continue to let the beef cook. Once the beef is cooked thoroughly, begin to pour in shredded sharp cheese and stir. Keep stirring to keep the cheese from burning. Once the cheese is thoroughly melted, turn off stove, remove from heat and let set. 

Finally, slice the Baguette Rolls. If you have the time you can always toast the rolls in the oven for about 2 to 5 minutes if you would like a more crispy bun. Leaving the rolls as is will also do just fine. 



Lastly, all you have to do is plate, take out the homemade French fries, and serve. Enjoy!