Pan-Seared Steak & Crispy Fries
Butter-basted beef steak with a golden crust, paired with oven-fried potatoes. A TikTok-friendly take on French bistro steak frites ready in under 25 minutes.
- Total time
- 25 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 720
- Protein
- 48g
Ingredients
- 1 lb russet potatoes
- 2 steaks beef steaks (ribeye or NY strip, 1.5 inches thick)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme sprigs
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, smashed
- 1 tsp fleur de sel or sea salt flakes
Instructions
- 1
Cut potatoes into 1/4-inch matchsticks. Toss with 2 tbsp olive oil and salt, spread on a sheet pan in a single layer.
- 2
Roast potatoes at 425°F for 18–20 minutes, stirring halfway, until golden brown and crispy at the edges.
- 3
Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- 4
Heat a heavy skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 2 minutes. Add steaks and don't move them.
- 5
Sear 90 seconds per side until a golden crust forms. Add butter, thyme, and garlic; tilt the pan and baste continuously for 30 seconds.
- 6
Remove steaks to a warm plate. Rest 3 minutes, then finish with a pinch of fleur de sel. Serve with hot fries.
Tools you’ll need
- sheet pan
- 12-inch cast iron skillet or heavy stainless steel pan
- kitchen shears or chef's knife
- paper towels
- instant-read thermometer (optional)
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