Steak Frites

Name: Steak Frites
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 ribeye steak, patted dry; 2 lbs russet potatoes, sliced; 4 cups vegetable oil; 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1.5 tsp kosher salt; 1 tsp black pepper

Pan-seared ribeye steak served alongside golden double-fried french fries and finished with garlic herb butter.

45 minMediumServes 2780 cal/serving

FrenchDinnerStovetopHigh ProteinGluten-FreeNut-FreeEgg-FreeShellfish-FreeSoy-FreeSesame-FreePork-FreeAlcohol-Free

Ingredients

2 ribeye steak, patted dry
2 lbs russet potatoes, sliced
4 cups vegetable oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
1.5 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1

Soak 2 lbs sliced russet potatoes in cold water for 20 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly.
2

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil in a deep pot to 325°F and fry 2 lbs sliced russet potatoes for 5 minutes until soft, then remove to drain.
3

Increase oil temperature to 375°F, fry 2 lbs sliced russet potatoes again for 3-4 minutes until golden and crispy, then season with 1.5 tsp kosher salt.
4

Season 2 patted dry ribeye steak generously with 1.5 tsp kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper.
5

Heat a heavy skillet over high heat, add 2 patted dry ribeye steak, and sear for 3-4 minutes per side.
6

Add 2 tbsp softened unsalted butter, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley to pan, basting 2 patted dry ribeye steak until internal temperature reaches 130°F for medium-rare.
7

Rest 2 patted dry ribeye steak for 5 minutes before serving alongside fries.

Questions

Can I make Steak Frites dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened. Swap the butter for olive oil where it melts, or a plant-based block butter where it is creamed. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Steak Frites keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat uncovered in a 400 F oven (or an air fryer) for a few minutes to bring the crust back; the microwave softens it.

Can I halve or double Steak Frites?

Yes. As written it serves 2. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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