Garlic Butter Steak Fries (Printable)

Seared steak enhanced with garlic butter and paired with golden, crisp oven-baked fries.

# What You Need:

→ Steak

01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, approximately 8 oz each, room temperature
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

05 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Fries

11 - 1¾ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
12 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# How-To Steps:

01 - Set the oven to 425°F and position a wire rack on a baking sheet.
02 - Toss potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange them in a single layer on the wire rack. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until golden and crisp.
03 - Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill the mixture in the refrigerator for 10 minutes to meld flavors.
04 - Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub each steak evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
05 - Heat a heavy skillet, preferably cast iron, over high heat. Sear each steak for 2 to 3 minutes per side until medium-rare or desired doneness is reached.
06 - Transfer steaks to a plate, top each with a generous spoonful of garlic butter, and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve alongside the crispy fries with additional garlic butter as desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Restaurant-quality steak at home
  • Perfect balance of savory steak and crispy fries
02 -
  • To make extra-crispy fries, soak potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes and dry well before baking
  • Choose well-marbled boneless steaks for juiciness and flavor
03 -
  • Let steaks come to room temperature before cooking for an even sear
  • Chilling the garlic butter helps it hold its shape when topping the hot steak
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