Steak Frites Recipe

Name: Steak Frites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Steak; 2 lbs hanger steaks, cut in half (boneless rib steaks work well too); freshly cracked salt & pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; Frites; 4 cups peanut oil; 6 large potatoes; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
For the Steak:
2
Season steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. If you have time, let the salted steaks sit for 35 minutes in the fridge - they'll be a bit more juicy this way. If not, just season and cook.
3
Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until almost smoking.
4
sear the steaks about 4 minutes per side, or until rare to medium rare.
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Remove, set aside and keep warm.
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At this point, you can simply deglaze the pan with your choice of water, wine, or even a combination of pepper, cream, brandy, and mustard and reduce to make a sauce for the steaks, but I prefer just a dab of butter.
7
For the Frites:
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Peel and cut the potatoes into about 1/4' matchsticks.
9
Soak in cold water for at least 2 hours - overnight is fine.
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Drain the potatoes and transfer to large bowl. Toss with the cornstarch. Transfer to wire rack on rimmed baking sheet. If that's too much work, I sometimes just dry them on paper towels --
11
Heat the peanut oil to 330 degrees F.
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Fry in a few batches for about 3 minutes - until it's partially cooked, but not yet browned.
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Remove each batch to drain on paper towel.
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Raise the temperature of the oil to about 375 degrees F.
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Fry potatoes again in batches for 1 or 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy - this will ensure that you have fries that will stay crispy, even if the butter gets to them.
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Serve immediately, go to confession*.
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*optional.

2236

kcal

Calories

172

Fat

Carbs

124

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Steak, 2 lbs hanger steaks, cut in half (boneless rib steaks work well too), freshly cracked salt & pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Steak Frites falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Steak Frites

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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