Garlic Butter Steak Fries (Printable)
Seared steak with garlic-herb butter and crisp golden fries, creating a rich and satisfying meal.
# What You'll Need:
→ Steak
01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, about 8 oz each, at 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 Steps:
01 - Heat oven to 425°F. Position a wire rack on a baking sheet.
02 - Toss potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Arrange evenly on the wire rack.
03 - Bake fries for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
04 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill for 10 minutes to firm.
05 - Pat steaks dry and rub evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
06 - 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.
07 - Transfer steaks to a plate, top with a generous spoonful of garlic herb butter, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve alongside fries with extra butter if desired.
# Expert Pointers:
01 -
- Perfectly seared steak with garlic-herb butter
- Crisp golden fries that complement the steak
02 -
- For extra-crispy fries soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes then dry thoroughly before baking
- Swap ribeye for strip steak or filet mignon if preferred
03 -
- Soak fries in cold water before cooking for extra crispiness
- Use a cast iron skillet for best sear on steaks