Steak Frites
Sirloin steaks, large floury potatoes and vegetable oil for frying come together in this French beef β 55 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 6 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At easy difficulty across 6 steps, it's a good one for a busy evening.
What you'll need
Shopping list (1)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
π Unit converter
How to make it
- Cut the potatoes into 1 cm batons, rinse off the starch and soak in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly on a clean towel.
- Heat the frying oil to 140C and blanch the chips in batches for about 6 minutes until soft but not coloured, then lift out and drain.
- Take the steaks out of the fridge 30 minutes ahead, pat dry and season well, then sear in a smoking-hot pan with the sunflower oil for 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Add the butter, smashed garlic and thyme, baste the steaks for a final minute to a core temperature of 52 to 54C for medium-rare, then rest on a board for 5 minutes.
- Raise the oil to 180C and fry the chips again for 3 to 4 minutes until deep golden and crisp, then drain and toss with flaky salt.
- Slice the steaks against the grain if you like, pour over the resting juices and serve straight away piled high with the hot frites.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet Β· Pan Β· Large pot
Ingredient substitutions
- Butter
- olive oil (ΒΎ the amount) Β· coconut oil Β· margarine
What to serve with Steak Frites
- Baguette Vegan
- Clafoutis Dessert
- Croissant Vegetarian
- Croissants Dessert
Tips & common questions
How long does Steak Frites take to make?
About 55 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 8 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of butter?
Try olive oil (ΒΎ the amount). See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Steak Frites is an original French recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Steak frites.jpg by LWY, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.