Save to Pinterest A classic steakhouse favorite featuring perfectly seared steak topped with rich garlic&herb butter, served with crisp golden fries.
I first made this for a birthday dinner and it felt just like dining out&the aroma of garlic butter made everyone excited for steak night.
Ingredients
- Steak: 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 225 g (8 oz) each), room temperature, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Garlic Butter: 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened, 3 cloves garlic, finely minced, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp salt
- Fries: 800 g (1¾ lbs) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Prepare fries:
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Toss the potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
- Make garlic butter:
- While fries cook, mix butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill for 10 minutes.
- Season steak:
- Pat steaks dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Sear steak:
- Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat. Sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side for medium&rare, or to desired doneness.
- Rest steaks:
- Transfer steaks to a plate, top with a generous spoonful of garlic butter, and rest 5 minutes.
- Serve:
- Serve steaks with fries and extra garlic butter on the side.
Save to Pinterest When we make this together, everyone wants to help with the garlic butter—it instantly fills the kitchen with delicious smells.
Required Tools
Heavy skillet or cast iron pan, baking sheet with wire rack, mixing bowls, knife and cutting board, tongs
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (butter). Fries are gluten&free if no cross contamination&always check ingredient labels if serving to those with allergies.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories: 690, Total Fat: 44 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 40 g
Save to Pinterest This steakhouse favorite is simple yet impressive&the garlic butter makes every bite rich and memorable.
Ask About This Recipe
- → What cut of steak works best for this dish?
Boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks are ideal for their tenderness and flavor.
- → How can I achieve crispy fries without frying?
Baking the fries on a wire rack at high heat allows hot air circulation, producing a crisp texture.
- → What herbs complement the garlic butter topping?
Fresh parsley and thyme bring bright, aromatic notes to the rich garlic butter.
- → How long should the steak rest after cooking?
Allow the steak to rest for about 5 minutes to retain juices and enhance tenderness.
- → Can this dish be prepared gluten-free?
Yes, ensuring fries are baked without cross-contamination and using gluten-free oil makes it suitable.