Jul 14 2026

Steak Frites Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Juicy steak served with French fries

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Ingredients

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For the Steak

For the Frites

Method

Preparing the Frites

  1. 1

    Cut the Potatoes

    Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick) to resemble fries.

  2. 2

    Soak the Potatoes

    Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and let them soak for at least 30 minutes. This helps remove excess starch for crispier fries.

  3. 3

    Dry the Potatoes

    After soaking, drain the water and pat the potato strips dry using a clean kitchen towel.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large pot or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).

  5. 5

    Fry the Potatoes

    Carefully add the dried potato strips to the hot oil in batches. Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.

  6. 6

    Drain and Season

    Remove the fries from the oil using a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. While still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.

Cooking the Steak

  1. 7

    Season the Steak

    Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Heat the Skillet

    In a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and allow it to heat until shimmering.

  3. 9

    Sear the Steak

    Add the seasoned steaks to the hot skillet. Sear for about 4-5 minutes without moving them to achieve a nice crust.

  4. 10

    Flip and Add Butter

    Flip the steaks and add butter and rosemary to the skillet. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, basting with the melted butter.

  5. 11

    Rest the Steak

    Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board for about 5 minutes before slicing.

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