Jul 14 2026
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Steak Frites Recipe

Inspired by River & Rye
Time1h
Serves2

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Ingredients

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Steak

Garnish

Method

Fries Preparation

  1. 1

    Cut the Potatoes

    Peel the russet potatoes and cut them into thin strips, approximately 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

    After soaking, drain the potatoes and pat them dry with paper towels.

  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 and fry in batches for about 5-6 minutes, until golden and crispy.

  6. 6

    Drain and Season

    Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with salt while they are still hot.

Steak Preparation

  1. 7

    Season the Steak

    Season both sides of the ribeye steaks generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 8

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  3. 9

    Cook the Steak

    Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness.

  4. 10

    Add Butter and Thyme

    During the last minute of cooking, add the butter and thyme sprigs to the skillet. Baste the steaks with the melted butter.

  5. 11

    Rest the Steak

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

Assembly

  1. 12

    Plate the Dish

    Slice the rested steak against the grain and place it on a plate alongside a generous portion of fries.

  2. 13

    Garnish

    Chop fresh parsley and sprinkle it over the steak and fries for added flavor and presentation.

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