Garlic Butter Steak & Fries (Printable Version)

Seared steak enhanced with garlic butter, served alongside crisp, golden oven-baked fries.

# Ingredient List:

→ Steak

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

→ Garlic Butter

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

→ Fries

11 - 1¾ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
12 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Position a wire rack on a baking sheet.
02 - Toss the cut potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Arrange evenly on the wire rack and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until fries are golden and crisp.
03 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Mix well and chill in refrigerator for 10 minutes.
04 - Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub both 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 for 2 to 3 minutes per side to achieve medium-rare doneness, or cook to your preferred level.
06 - Transfer steaks to a plate and immediately top each with a generous spoonful of the garlic herb butter. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
07 - Plate the steaks alongside the golden fries, serving extra garlic butter on the side if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Impressive restaurant-style meal at home
  • Satisfying combination of savory steak and crispy fries
02 -
  • Fries are gluten-free only if no cross-contamination
  • Butter contains dairy, so check if serving to those with allergies
03 -
  • For crispier fries, soak potatoes in cold water before baking
  • Swap ribeye with filet mignon or strip steak for variety
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