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    Steak Frites

    A seared steak cooked to your liking, served with a pile of crisp golden fries and a knob of herb butter.

    ⏱ 30 minPrep time
    🔥 25 minCook time
    🍽 4Servings
    🏷 DinnerCategory
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    Steak Frites is the bistro plate that needs no introduction: a pan-seared steak, rosy at the center, beside a pile of crisp, golden twice-fried potatoes. Add a pat of garlic-herb butter and it becomes a meal worth crossing town for.

    Once the everyday lunch of Parisian workers, it remains the most beloved of French brasserie dishes. Serve it simply — steak, frites, and salt — with a green salad or a little béarnaise if you’re feeling fancy.

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    Step by stepInstructions

    1. Cut the potatoes into matchsticks and soak in cold water 30 minutes; dry very well.
    2. Fry the potatoes in 325°F oil for 4 to 5 minutes without browning; drain on paper towels.
    3. Raise the oil to 375°F and fry again 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and crisp. Drain and salt immediately.
    4. Season the steaks well and sear in a very hot skillet 3 to 4 minutes per side for medium-rare.
    5. Add the butter, garlic, and thyme to the pan and baste the steaks for 1 minute.
    6. Rest the steaks 5 minutes, slice against the grain, and serve with the frites, scattered with parsley and flaky salt.

    💡 Chef tips & storage

    The double-fry is the whole trick to crisp, non-greasy frites. Rest the steaks before slicing so the juices stay in the meat.

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    Recipe details

    Prep30 min
    Cook25 min
    Servings4
    CategoryDinner
    PublishedAugust 17, 2026
    Emily — the cook behind My Comfort Recipes

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