Steak-Frites

1. 1

   With a sharp knife, make small incisions, about 1 1/2 inches apart in the fat around the outside of each steak.

2. 2

   Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet or saute pan over high heat until hot but not smoking.

3. 3

   Add the steaks and sear for 1 minute on each side.

4. 4

   Reduce the heat to medium.

5. 5

   Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper and continue cooking, turning the steaks every other minute, until you see little pearls of blood come to the surface, about 6 to 8 minutes.

6. 6

   The steaks should be cooked rare to medium for juicy, tender meat.

7. 7

   Remove the steaks and place them on warmed plates.

8. 8

   Over medium heat, deglaze the pan with the water and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.

9. 9

   Drizzle these pan juices over the meat and serve at once with fries.

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