Garlic Butter Steak & Fries (Printable)

Savor tender steak with garlic butter and crispy golden fries for a hearty main dish.

# Ingredient list:

→ Steak

01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, 8 ounces 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

# Step-by-Step Guide:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange fries in a single layer on a wire rack set over a baking sheet. Bake 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
02 - In a bowl, combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt. Chill mixture for 10 minutes to firm up flavors.
03 - Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
04 - Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat until very hot. Sear steaks 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or adjust timing to desired doneness.
05 - Transfer steaks to a plate, top each with a generous spoonful of garlic butter, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve alongside fries and extra garlic butter.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The savory garlic butter brings restaurant-level flavor right to your table
  • Crispy homemade fries pair perfectly for a full steakhouse experience
02 -
  • For extra-crispy fries, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes and dry thoroughly before baking
  • Garlic butter is delicious melted over roasted vegetables, too
03 -
  • Let steaks come to room temperature for even cooking
  • Chill garlic butter so it stays firm when served atop hot steaks
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