Cajun Steak Fries

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This loaded steak-fry platter is made for sharing, with crisp potatoes sturdy enough to hold tender steak and creamy toppings. It works especially well for a casual game-day spread or an easy appetizer dinner.

Pro Tip: Have the toppings ready before the fries come out of the oven so the platter can go straight to the table. That timing helps preserve the contrast between crisp fries and warm, saucy toppings.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs Schweid & Sons Cajun Marinated Steak Tips
• 1 bag frozen French fries, cooked crispy
• 1 cup queso cheese dip
• ½ cup pickled jalapeños
• ¼ cup chives, thinly sliced
• ¼ cup ranch dressing
• ¼ cup hot sauce

How to Make It

Spread the frozen fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet and cook to directions on it's packaging

While the fries cook, heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the Cajun marinated steak tips in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until they reach your desired doneness. For food safety, cook to 145°F and rest for at least 3 minutes.

In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and hot sauce until smooth. Set aside.

Warm the queso in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and pourable. Microwave works also, take care not to scorch. Remove the steak tips from the heat and let them rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.

Transfer the crispy fries to a large serving platter or cast iron skillet. Arrange the sliced Cajun steak tips over the fries, then pour the warm queso over the top.

Add the pickled jalapeños and sliced chives. Finish with a generous drizzle of spicy ranch and serve immediately while everything is hot and crispy.

Tips and Variations

Give the fries plenty of room on the baking sheet. An uncrowded layer browns more effectively and is less likely to turn soft once the queso and sauces are added.

Rest the steak before slicing, then cut it into evenly sized bite-size pieces for easier sharing. Warm the queso only until fluid and smooth, and add both sauces just before serving so they do not soak into the fries too quickly.

Serving Ideas

Serve the platter immediately with extra pickled jalapeños, hot sauce, or ranch on the side for anyone who wants more heat. A crisp salad or raw vegetable platter makes a fresh counterpoint to the rich toppings.

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Cajun Steak Fries

Print Pin Rate

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 ½ lbs Schweid & Sons Cajun Marinated Steak Tips
• 1 bag frozen French fries cooked crispy
• 1 cup queso cheese dip
• ½ cup pickled jalapeños
• ¼ cup chives thinly sliced
• ¼ cup ranch dressing
• ¼ cup hot sauce

Instructions

• Spread the frozen fries in a single layer on a large baking sheet and cook to directions on it's packaging
• While the fries cook, heat a cast iron skillet or griddle over medium-high heat. Place the Cajun marinated steak tips in the hot skillet. Sear for 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness, until they reach your desired doneness. For food safety, cook to 145°F and rest for at least 3 minutes.
• In a small bowl, mix the ranch dressing and hot sauce until smooth. Set aside.
• Warm the queso in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and pourable. Microwave works also, take care not to scorch.
• Remove the steak tips from the heat and let them rest before slicing into bite-sized pieces.
• Transfer the crispy fries to a large serving platter or cast iron skillet. Arrange the sliced Cajun steak tips over the fries, then pour the warm queso over the top.
• Add the pickled jalapeños and sliced chives. Finish with a generous drizzle of spicy ranch and serve immediately while everything is hot and crispy.