Meet the love child of cheese fries and nachos: crispy, seasoned fries loaded with skirt steak and silky cheese sauce. One taste and you'll understand why San Diego is so wild about them.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
4–6 servings
Ingredients
For the seasoned salt:
For the fries and steak:
For the cheese sauce and assembly:
Preparation
Make the seasoned salt:
Step 1
Whisk salt, paprika, garlic powder, pepper, oregano, and sugar in a small bowl.
Cook the fries and steak:
Step 2
Spread fries on a rimmed baking sheet, toss with 1 1/2 tsp. seasoned salt, and bake according to package directions, tossing halfway through.
Step 3
Meanwhile, rub steak with remaining seasoned salt. Heat oil in a large (preferably cast iron) skillet over medium-high. Sear steak 2–3 minutes per side for medium rare. Let rest 10 minutes. Thinly slice against the grain, then cut strips into 1" pieces. Transfer fries to a large platter; top with steak.
Make the cheese sauce:
Step 4
Toss cheese and cornstarch in a medium heatproof bowl. Pour evaporated milk over and cook in microwave on high 40 seconds. Whisk and continue to cook in 20-second increments, whisking in between, until melted and smooth (about 2 minutes total). Stir in hot sauce, if using.
Step 5
Spoon cheese sauce over steak. Top with avocado, sour cream, cilantro, salsa, and/or pico de gallo, if using.
Recipe notes
Back to topSee Related Recipes and Cooking Tips
73 Salty Snacks for Father's Day
Every one of these snacks is tasty with a cold beer.73 Beautiful Ways to Make a Steak
Grill it, pan-sear it, stir-fry it, roast it: However you like steak, here it is.What to Eat After Midnight
Late night? Forgot to eat? This should cover it.Meet the Love Child of Cheese Fries and Nachos
One bite and you'll understand why San Diego loves them.
