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Steak Frites

Name: Steak Frites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 2 steaks (8 oz each), such as sirloin or ribeye; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 2 tablespoons oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 cloves garlic, smashed; 3 sprigs thyme; 1 lb russet potatoes, cut in thin sticks; 3 cups oil for frying; 1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Pan-seared steak with a butter and herb topping, served with crisp French fries.

Serves 2

Prep 15 min

Cook 25 min

Steak Frites — Photo: Missvain, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Ingredients

2 steaks (8 oz each), such as sirloin or ribeye
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons oil
2 tablespoons butter
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 sprigs thyme
1 lb russet potatoes, cut in thin sticks
3 cups oil for frying
1 tablespoon chopped parsley

Steps

Step 1. Soak the potato sticks in cold water for 30 minutes, then dry very well.
Step 2. Heat the oil to 325°F and fry the potatoes in batches for 4 minutes until soft but pale. Drain. Raise the oil to 375°F and fry again for 3 minutes until golden. Salt right away.
Step 3. Pat the steaks dry and season. Sear in the 2 tablespoons of oil over high heat for 3 to 4 minutes per side.
Step 4. Add the butter, garlic, and thyme and baste for 1 minute. Cook to 130°F for medium-rare or 145°F for medium. Rest 5 minutes.
Step 5. Slice and serve with the fries and parsley.

Where this recipe comes from

Yoribang French recipes by Yoribang. License: Free to use. View the original (opens in a new tab)

Original Yoribang write-ups of French dishes. Good butter, a decent dry wine, and patience matter more than special equipment. If a recipe calls for wine, cook with something you would drink. Gruyère, Dijon mustard, and herbes de Provence are sold in most supermarkets.