Steak Frites

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   Tip #1 Never over season a good cut of beef!

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   First start by heating up the peanut oil preferably in a deep fryer up to 320 F. Next Rinse and peel potatoes.

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   Using a vegetable slicer, evenly slice potatoes into whichever cut you desire. I like thin shoestring fries. Place fries into a bowl and rinse with cold water and drain. Place into freezer until ready to fry.

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   Tip #2 Cold potatoes make for crispier fries!

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   Next season the sirloin steaks on each side with sea salt, black pepper, and thyme.

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   Heat a medium skillet and melt butter with chopped dried red peppers, and a stalk of basil for fragrance. Place on to medium high heat and set steak in pan.

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   Tip #3 Make sure you hear the steak sizzle! Always place meat in a preheated pan!

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   While frying on one side using a spoon baste the sirloin until it is ready to flip. For medium rare about 3 minutes on each side.

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   While steak is frying drop the french fries into the deep fryer. Fry until golden brown, drain oil, and toss fries in sea salt, Parmesan cheese and a light sprinkling of thyme.

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    When steak is done remove from skillet and let it rest for about 5 minutes. Plate and serve steak with a nice garlic basil compound butter.

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    Serve with a nice dry red wine, Merlot is fantastic with it!

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    This dish is very simple however layered with so many fun flavors.

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    A very quick dinner to prepare!

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.