The Perfect Steak Dinner | With an Elevated Creamy Parmesan Cream Pan Sauce and Crispy Fries

steak

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: pork chops

Chicken breast is leaner and more affordable.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and can be used for cooking.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs are more shelf-stable and cheaper.

Dry the Angus USDA choice steaks well with paper towels.

Generously salt the steaks and let them sit to draw out moisture for a better crust.

Use a mandolin to slice potatoes for fries, ensuring uniform size for even cooking.

Lay down a paper towel or butcher's paper to catch the fries after slicing.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to about 375°F (ideally, but noted as 355°F in the video).

Fry the sliced potatoes for about 3 minutes, ensuring they are not overcrowded in the fryer.

Remove the fries and let them rest before frying them again to achieve crispiness.

Sear the steaks in a hot skillet, ensuring to only cook two steaks at a time for a good crust.

Press down on the steaks while they sear to ensure even cooking and a good crust.

Season the second side of the steak with black pepper before flipping.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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