How To Make Easy Steak Frites

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chop

Chicken breast is leaner and generally less expensive.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and offers a similar cooking profile.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: none

Dried herbs can be more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

beef stock

🥗Healthier: vegetable stock

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable stock is lower in calories and can be homemade.

Start by making a compound butter with 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter that is soft and mashable.

Grate 1 clove of garlic into the butter, then add 1 tablespoon of minced parsley, 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1 minced shallot.

Mash the mixture together with a fork and set aside.

Prepare Yukon Gold potatoes by trimming the edges and cutting them into quarter-inch batons.

Place 6 cups of peanut oil into a Dutch oven without preheating it.

Add the cut fries into the cold oil and turn the heat to high, allowing the oil to come to a vigorous simmer for about 5 minutes.

Once the oil is boiling, let the fries cook undisturbed for 15 minutes.

While the fries are cooking, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and slightly smoking.

Trim any excess muscle from 2 one-pound strip steaks and cut them crosswise into portions, leaving the fat on for flavor.

Pat the steaks dry with paper towels and season both sides with salt and pepper.

Add the steaks to the hot skillet and cook, flipping every 2 minutes, until they reach an internal temperature of 120-125°F, which may take up to 12 minutes.

Once cooked, transfer the steaks to a serving platter and dollop the prepared compound butter on top to melt.

After 15 minutes, gently stir the fries with tongs and let them cook until golden brown for an additional 7-10 minutes.

Once the fries are crispy, remove them from the oil and place them on a triple layer of paper towels to absorb excess oil.

Season the fries with kosher salt before serving.

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