Steak Frites Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
27 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
528 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
French
Steak Frites Recipe
Description
This Steak Frites Recipe features New York strip steaks pan-seared over high heat with fresh thyme and garlic, creating a flavorful crust. The accompanying herbed compound butter, whipped with rosemary, thyme, green onions, garlic, lemon zest, and juice, adds layers of freshness and depth when served atop the steak. The fries are prepared by rinsing to remove starch, then fried twice—in lower heat to cook through and higher heat to crisp—resulting in fries with a golden, crunchy exterior and soft interior.
The steak and fries come together with this herb butter providing a bright, aromatic accent to the rich meat and salty potatoes. The dish is suited for a classic yet refined meal. Fries can also be oven-baked with olive oil if frying isn't preferred, and leftover compound butter freezes well for future use.
For best flavor, eat the dish fresh as the fries and herb butter deliver optimal texture and taste when freshly cooked. The recipe includes storage guidance for the butter and fries, and suggestions for reheating the components separately without losing crispness or tenderness. Adjust steak cooking time by minutes per side for desired doneness.
Ingredients
For the Butter:
- 3 unsalted butter softened, sticks
- 1 tablespoon rosemary minced fresh
- 2 tablespoons thyme minced fresh
- ¼ cup green onion sliced
- 2 garlic finely minced cloves
- lemon zest and juice of 1
- 2 teaspoons salt coarse
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
For the Fries:
- 3 russet potato cut into batonnet slices
- coarse salt to taste
For the Steak:
- 2 12- ounce New York Strip Steaks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 8-10 thyme fresh, sprigs
- 8-10 garlic cloves
- 4 tablespoons butter unsalted
- coarse salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Butter: Add the butter to a stand mixer with the paddle attachment and whip on high speed until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes.
- Next, add the rosemary, thyme, green onions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.
- Fries: Add the fries to a container of cold water and move them around with your hands to remove some of the excess starch.
- Drain and rinse the potatoes again and drain off any excess water.
- Place them in a deep fryer or a pot of oil at 300° for 3 minutes. Remove them from the oil and set them on a sheet tray lined with parchment paper. They can hold for several hours like this.
- When you're ready to serve them, turn the heat to 350° and cook for 3-5 more minutes or until well browned and crispy. Toss them with salt in a large bowl and serve.
- Steak: Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper.
- Add the oil to a large frying pan over high heat. Once smoking, add the strip steak and turn the heat down to medium. Press down on it using tongs or a spatula for 15 to 20 seconds. Then, let it cook untouched for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Flip the steak over, add the thyme, garlic, and butter, and cook for 2-4 minutes while basting it with a spoon.
- Rest the steak for 3-4 minutes before slicing and serving with some the butter and fries.
Notes
- Prepare herb butter and cut fries up to 3 days ahead; keep fries submerged in cold water refrigerated and rinse before cooking.
- Store cooked steak frites covered in refrigerator for up to 3 days; recipe does not freeze well.
- Reheat steak by quickly searing in hot pan, and fries by oven baking at 350ºF or briefly refrying at 350ºF to retain crispness.
- For baked fries, coat in olive oil and bake at 425ºF for 18-20 minutes until browned.
- Adjust steak cooking times to increase doneness by adding 1 minute per side plus resting time.
- Leftover herb butter freezes well for later use.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 528 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 528kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 34g | 52% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1227mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 1030mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 528IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 73mg | 7% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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