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Steak & Fries

Cultural Context

Steak and fries, or steak frites, has its roots in French cuisine but has become a beloved staple in American dining. Traditionally served in bistros, this dish symbolizes comfort and indulgence, celebrating the simplicity of perfectly cooked meat paired with crispy potatoes. Today, variations abound, from gourmet steak houses to casual diners, making it a versatile favorite around the world.

AmericanUSmain
45 min
medium
2 servings
Servings4
1 lb beef steak
2 lbs chunk potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup sunflower oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup cooking cream
2 tablespoons English mustard
2 tablespoons horseradish
1 medium onion
1 medium tomato

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chop

Chicken breast is leaner, while pork chop is often less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor, while margarine is often cheaper.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen fries

Sweet potatoes offer more nutrients, while frozen fries save time.

Worcestershire sauce

🥗Healthier: soy sauce

💰Cheaper: hot sauce

Soy sauce is lower in calories, while hot sauce adds spice.

1

Boil chunk potatoes in salt water for 5 minutes to parboil them.

2

Drain the potatoes and set them aside.

3

In a shallow pan, heat olive oil and add diced onions, garlic, dried oregano, salt, and pepper, cooking until the onions are soft.

4

Add 250 ml of cooking cream and English mustard to the onion mixture, stirring to combine.

5

Heat sunflower oil in a pan for deep frying the potatoes.

6

Carefully add the parboiled potatoes to the hot oil and fry until golden brown, stirring occasionally.

7

Remove the fries from the oil and drain them in a colander.

8

In a frying pan, heat olive oil and season the steak with salt before cooking it gently for a couple of minutes on each side.

9

Serve the steak with the fries and the creamy sauce.

Cooking Techniques

grillingfryingsautéing

Equipment Needed

grilldeep fryerskilletcutting boardknifepaper towels

Spice Level:

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Dietary

pescatarian

Allergens

dairy

Also Known As

Steak FritesSteak and French Fries

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