Steak Frites Recipe
Cooked to your liking with homemade chips
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Ingredients
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Steak
Homemade Chips
Method
Steak Preparation
- 1
Season the Steak
Take the ribeye steaks and pat them dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle both sides generously with salt and black pepper. Let them sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat the Pan
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat until shimmering but not smoking.
- 3
Cook the Steak
Add the seasoned steaks to the skillet. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side for medium-rare, depending on thickness. In the last minute of cooking, add butter, garlic cloves, and thyme to the pan, basting the steaks with the melted butter.
- 4
Rest the Steak
Once cooked to your liking, remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest on a cutting board, loosely covered with foil, for about 5 minutes.
Homemade Chips Preparation
- 5
Prepare the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Cut them into thin strips, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
- 7
Dry the Potatoes
Drain the soaked potatoes and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
- 8
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 9
Fry the Chips
Carefully add the dried potato strips to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 4-5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- 10
Season the Chips
Sprinkle the hot chips with salt immediately after frying.
