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Steak Frites Recipe
5 from 51 votes

Steak Frites Recipe

Steak frites combines a pan-seared New York strip steak with crispy homemade fries and herbed compound butter. The butter is whipped with fresh rosemary, thyme, green onion, garlic, and lemon to add fragrance and richness. Fries are double-fried for a crunchy outside and tender inside. The steak is cooked with thyme and garlic in butter and olive oil, seasoning simply with salt and pepper to let the quality ingredients shine.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
12 mins
Total Time
27 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 528 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French

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
  • black pepper to taste
  • coarse salt to taste

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Next, add the rosemary, thyme, green onions, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until combined. Set aside.
  3. Fries: Add the fries to a container of cold water and move them around with your hands to remove some of the excess starch.
  4. Drain and rinse the potatoes again and drain off any excess water.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Steak: Season the steak on both sides with salt and pepper.
  8. 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.
  9. Flip the steak over, add the thyme, garlic, and butter, and cook for 2-4 minutes while basting it with a spoon.
  10. 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

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 528

% 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.