Description
Indulge in a classic French bistro favorite with this Steak Frites recipe. Juicy pan-seared steaks paired with crispy, golden fries make for a satisfying and delicious meal.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Steaks:
- 2 ribeye or strip steaks, about 1 inch thick
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 garlic cloves, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
For the Fries:
- 2 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into thin fries
- 4 cups vegetable oil for frying
- Additional salt for seasoning fries
Instructions
- Prepare the Steaks: Pat dry the steaks, rub with olive oil, season with salt and pepper. Sear in a hot skillet, baste with butter, garlic, and thyme, then let rest.
- Make the Fries: Fry potato sticks in hot oil until golden and crispy. Drain on paper towels, season with salt.
- Serve the steaks hot with a generous portion of fries.
Notes
- For extra crisp fries, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before frying.
- A cast-iron skillet is recommended for searing steaks.
- Pair with a simple salad or garlic aioli for dipping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Seared, Deep-Fried
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with fries
- Calories: 920
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 56g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 34g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 48g
- Cholesterol: 155mg
