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Classic Steak Frites with Garlic Butter


  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: None

Description

A delightful combination of juicy ribeye steak paired with crispy fries, enhanced by homemade garlic butter for a flavor explosion.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb ribeye steak (1.5 to 2 inches thick)
  • 3 large russet potatoes
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 garlic cloves (minced)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper (coarsely cracked)
  • Sea salt to taste
  • Neutral frying oil (canola or sunflower) for frying

Instructions

  1. Heat your cast iron skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. In a deep pot, begin heating oil to 325°F for frying the fries.
  3. In a small bowl, mix butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, and a pinch of salt. Chill this garlic butter in the refrigerator while you cook.
  4. Rub the steak with oil and season generously with sea salt and coarsely cracked black pepper.
  5. Peel and cut the russet potatoes into fries. Rinse them in cold water, soak for about 30 minutes, then thoroughly dry them.
  6. Fry the potatoes at 325°F until soft, then remove and drain them.
  7. Sear the steak for 3–4 minutes per side for medium rare, then let it rest for about 5 minutes.
  8. Increase the oil temperature to 375°F and refry the potatoes until golden and crispy.
  9. For the sauce, combine heavy cream, Dijon mustard, and black pepper, reducing until thickened.
  10. Slice the steak, top with the chilled garlic butter, and serve hot with a side of fries and sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness in your fries, double-fry them! Let the steak rest after cooking to ensure juiciness.

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Frying and Searing
  • Cuisine: French

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 700
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 45g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 35g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 40g
  • Cholesterol: 120mg

Keywords: steak frites, garlic butter, French cuisine, comfort food