Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsCatalina Kitchen and BarSteak Frites Recipe

Steak Frites Recipe

Time1h
Serves2

Juicy steak served with a side of crispy fries.

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Ingredients

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Steak

Method

Preparation of Fries

  1. 1

    Cut the Potatoes

    Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thin strips (about 1/4 inch thick).

  2. 2

    Soak the Potatoes

    Place the cut potatoes in a bowl of cold water and soak for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.

  3. 3

    Dry the Potatoes

    Drain the soaked potatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep pot, 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, about 4-6 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

  6. 6

    Season the Fries

    While the fries are still hot, sprinkle with salt to taste.

Cooking the Steak

  1. 7

    Prepare the Steak

    Pat the ribeye steaks dry with paper towels. Rub each steak with olive oil and season generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Heat the Pan

    In a large skillet or cast-iron pan, heat over medium-high heat until very hot.

  3. 9

    Sear the Steak

    Add the steaks to the hot pan. Sear for about 4-5 minutes on one side until a crust forms.

  4. 10

    Add Aromatics

    Flip the steaks and add the garlic cloves and rosemary to the pan. Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes for medium-rare, basting the steaks with the melted fat and juices.

  5. 11

    Rest the Steak

    Remove the steaks from the pan and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

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