Steak Frites
Seared steak with crisp fries and herb butter.
Ingredients
- 400 g Beef flank steak
- 600 g Potatoes
- 50 g Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 400 ml Neutral oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black pepper
- 3 tbsp Parsley (optional)
Method
- Cut the potatoes into 1 cm chips. Rinse under cold water and pat thoroughly dry.
- Mash the butter with the chopped parsley and minced garlic and set aside.
- Heat the neutral oil in a deep pot. Fry the chips until golden and crisp, about 14 minutes, then drain on paper and toss with the salt.
- Season the steak with the black pepper and sear in a hot pan until a deep crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Rest it on a board.
- Slice the rested steak against the grain and top with the herb butter. Serve with the frites.
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About Steak Frites
Steak frites is the everyday hero of French cafes and brasseries, less a recipe than an institution: a seared steak, a mound of crisp fries, and little else to get in the way. This version uses flank steak, a flavorful, well-worked cut that rewards a hard sear and, crucially, slicing against the grain so each bite stays tender rather than stringy. The steak is seasoned simply and cooked until a deep crust forms, then rested on a board so the juices settle before it meets the knife.
The fries are the other half of the equation and deserve as much care — cut into chips, rinsed to wash off surface starch, and dried thoroughly so they fry up golden and crackling instead of soggy. A quick compound butter of parsley and garlic melts over the warm sliced steak, pooling into the meat's juices to make an instant, herb-scented sauce. It's fast enough for a weeknight yet feels like a night out, and it wants nothing more than a glass of red wine and maybe a smear of mustard on the side.
Steak Frites: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Steak Frites?
A serving has about 913 calories — 47.6g protein, 55.6g carbs, 57.6g fat, 7.4g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 47.6g of protein, roughly 21% of its calories.
Is Steak Frites gluten-free?
Based on its ingredients, Steak Frites has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.
Is Steak Frites dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Butter. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
Do I need every ingredient to make Steak Frites?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out parsley — it's optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Steak Frites make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.