Garlic Butter Steak & Fries (Printer-Friendly)

Tender seared steak with rich garlic butter and golden, crisp fries for a comforting meal.

# What You'll Need:

→ Steak

01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, approximately 8 oz each, at 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

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 425°F. Arrange a wire rack over a baking sheet.
02 - Toss potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread evenly on the wire rack. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
03 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Pat steaks dry. Rub each with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
05 - Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat. Sear steaks for 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or to your desired doneness.
06 - Transfer steaks to a plate. Top each with a generous spoonful of garlic herb butter. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving alongside fries and additional butter if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Rich garlic butter elevates the steak to restaurant-quality
  • Crisp homemade fries for an authentic steakhouse side
02 -
  • For extra-crispy fries, soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes and dry thoroughly before baking
  • Swap ribeye for strip steak or filet mignon for variation
03 -
  • Let steaks come to room temperature for even cooking
  • Rest steaks after searing to keep juices inside
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