New Jersey Style Disco Fries on the Arteflame Grill

Introduction

Get ready to elevate your comfort food game with these sizzling hot, cheesy, gravy-smothered steak fries—New Jersey-Style Disco Fries! Grilled on the Arteflame for unbeatable flavor, this is a next-level grilling recipe you won’t forget. Every element cooks beautifully on the Arteflame’s solid steel flat top and center grill grate, from crispy fries to perfectly seared steak, with no need for pots, pans, or an oven.

Ingredients

• 2 large russet potatoes, cut into thick steak fries
• 12 oz ribeye or sirloin steak
• 1 tablespoon butter (plus extra for potatoes)
• 1 1/2 cups shredded whole milk mozzarella cheese
• 1 1/2 cups beef gravy (pre-made or homemade)
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Step 1: Fire Up the Arteflame Grill

1. Pour some vegetable oil on three paper napkins and place them in the center of the Arteflame grill.
2. Stack firewood over the napkins and light the paper.
3. Allow the grill to heat up for about 20 minutes until the center grill grate reaches over 1,000°F.

Step 2: Prep and Grill the Steak Fries

1. Toss the potato wedges in a bit of melted butter, salt, and pepper.
2. Place them on the flat cooktop griddle near the edge for a slower, even cook.
3. Move them closer to the center over time to crisp them up, flipping as needed for even golden browning, about 20 minutes total until tender inside and crispy outside.

Step 3: Sear and Reverse Sear the Steak

1. Season steak with salt and pepper.
2. Sear it directly on the center grill grate for about 1–2 minutes per side for a crusty sear that locks in the juices.
3. Move the meat to a medium heat zone on the flat cooktop to finish cooking to your preferred doneness (125°F for rare, 130-135°F for medium rare, etc.).
4. Remove the steak when it’s about 15°F below desired temp. Let it rest.

Step 4: Heat Up the Gravy

1. Pour the gravy into a grill-safe bowl and place it on the flat top griddle.
2. Stir occasionally until hot and bubbly, about 5–7 minutes.

Step 5: Assemble the Disco Fries

1. Arrange the grilled steak fries on a large grill-safe platter on the Arteflame cooktop.
2. Top with thinly sliced steak strips.
3. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly over the fries and steak.
4. Pour the hot beef gravy over the top, letting it melt the cheese.
5. Garnish with parsley if using, and serve hot right off the grill.

Tips

• Use thick russet potato wedges to get that fluffy interior with crispy skin.
• Sear steak at full 1,000°F on the center grill grate for best flavor and juices.
• Cooking zones on the Arteflame let you perfectly control your food’s heat zone—use the outer edge for slow-cooking and keep the central zone for searing.
• Always let your steak rest before slicing—it keeps more juices inside.
• Melted butter on potatoes brings more flavor than oil—go for it!

Variations

1. Tex-Mex Disco Fries: Swap the steak for grilled flank steak, mozzarella for pepper jack, and drizzle with spicy chipotle gravy.
2. Mushroom Swiss Disco Fries: Add sautéed mushrooms cooked on the flat top and switch mozzarella for Swiss cheese with a hint of truffle gravy.
3. Buffalo Chicken Disco Fries: Use grilled chicken tossed in buffalo sauce, add bleu cheese crumbles and ranch dressing drizzle instead of gravy.
4. Vegetarian Disco Fries: Use grilled portobello mushroom slices instead of steak and veggie gravy made from roasted vegetables and butter.
5. Poutine Style Disco Fries: Use white cheddar cheese curds instead of mozzarella and traditional brown gravy with seared skirt steak.

Best pairings

• Cold root beer or craft lager
• Grilled corn with lime butter
• Crisp coleslaw with vinegar dressing
• Pickled jalapeños or grilled onions for extra toppings
• Warm chocolate brownie with grilled bananas for dessert

Conclusion

New Jersey-Style Disco Fries never tasted this good—crispy, cheesy, savory, and grilled to perfection on the Arteflame. Simple to prepare with virtually no cleanup, it's the ultimate comfort dish for any grill lover.