Steak Frites

Total Time Prep: 20 min. + standing Cook: 15 min.
Yield 4 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
This steak frites recipe features perfectly cooked steak and homemade fries for a classic French bistro dish that's bound to impress.

Ingredients

  • FRIES:
  • 1 pound russet potatoes
  • Oil for deep-fat frying
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • STEAK:
  • 1 beef ribeye steak (1 pound)
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 fresh thyme sprigs

Directions

  1. Cut potatoes into 1/4-in. julienned strips; soak in cold water for 30 minutes.
  2. Drain potatoes; pat dry with paper towels. In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 340°. Fry potatoes in batches until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
  3. Increase heat of oil to 375°. Fry potatoes again in batches until crisp and golden brown, 1-2 minutes, turning frequently. Drain on paper towels; sprinkle with 3/4 teaspoon salt.
  4. Preheat a cast-iron skillet over high heat, 3-4 minutes. Add olive oil and let heat until rippling. Pat beef dry with paper towels and season all sides with remaining 3/4 teaspoon salt and pepper.
  5. Place steak in skillet and cook until a golden brown crust forms, 3-4 minutes. Turn steaks to sides and cook 1 minute, rolling as edges become brown. Turn to uncooked side; add butter, garlic and thyme to pan. Cook another 3-4 minutes, until steaks spring back slightly but are soft when lightly pressed. Use a spoon to baste steaks with butter the last 1-2 minutes of cooking, until desired degree of doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°). Discard garlic cloves and thyme. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

3 ounces cooked beef with 3/4 cup fries: 517 calories, 39g fat (12g saturated fat), 82mg cholesterol, 1267mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 22g protein.

Have a tasty and indulgent meal in just mere minutes with this steak frites recipe. Russet potatoes are thinly sliced for a crispy side dish. Then ribeye steak is lightly seasoned with butter, garlic and thyme and cooked on the stove until perfectly pink in the center, creating delicious, tender bites. —Julie Andrews, Rockford, Michigan
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