The Family's Signature Fried Potato Chunks: Color & Crunch Secret

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: frozen potato chunks

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients and a different flavor profile.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil adds healthy fats and flavor, while canola is often less expensive.

garlic

🥗Healthier: garlic powder

💰Cheaper: onion powder

Garlic powder offers convenience, while onion powder is a cost-effective alternative.

paprika

🥗Healthier: smoked paprika

💰Cheaper: cayenne pepper

Smoked paprika enhances flavor without additional cost.

Boil the potatoes until you can rip them open.

Rip the boiled potatoes into chunks.

Squeeze lemon juice over the potatoes to keep their yellow color and add crunch.

Add coarse salt and toss the potatoes well.

Heat a thin film of vegetable oil in a pan.

Add half of the potato chunks to the pan and fry them, flipping occasionally until browned.

Remove the potatoes when they are crispy and golden brown.

Fry the beef for 2 minutes on each side in butter.

Put the beef in the oven at 200 degrees for 5-6 minutes.

Let the beef rest for at least 10 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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