Garlic Butter Steak & Fries (Printable View)

Savor tender seared steak finished with garlic butter alongside crispy golden fries.

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, about 8 oz each, room temperature
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1½ tsp kosher salt
04 - 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

05 - 7 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 tsp lemon juice
10 - ½ tsp salt

→ Fries

11 - 1¾ lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
12 - 3 tbsp vegetable oil
13 - ½ tsp salt
14 - ¼ tsp black pepper

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
02 - Toss potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange fries in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway until golden and crisp.
03 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill for 10 minutes.
04 - Pat steaks dry. Rub all sides with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Sear steaks 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness.
06 - Transfer steaks to a plate. Top each with a generous spoonful of garlic butter and let rest for 5 minutes.
07 - Plate steaks alongside fries and serve with additional garlic butter if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Restaurant-quality steak at home
  • Crispy fries and flavorful garlic butter elevate every bite
02 -
  • For crispier fries, soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes and dry before baking
  • Check that fries remain gluten&free by ensuring surfaces and oil are uncontaminated
03 -
  • Let steaks rest at room temperature for even cooking
  • Use a cast iron skillet for the best sear and crust
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