Steak Frites

With an over abundance of potatoes in the house I needed to find a dinner that would resolve this problem :)  Luckily I also had two steaks in the fridge.....all signs were leading to Steak Frites!!  I have never made this meal before, just had it in restaurants, so I was really excited to try it out.

It was really good, and a lot could be prepared ahead of time!  Frying always takes extra steps, but it is not something I do often so it is worth it!  I added an herb butter for the steaks, really yummy!  This recipe makes enough potatoes for four people.   

3 extra large russet potatoes
3 tablespoons corn starch
2 thickly cut steaks

Butter

1 stick salted butter, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons minced parsley
2 tablespoons minced chives
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Cut potatoes into 1/8-1/4 inch thick fries.  Length can vary!  Place cut potatoes into large bowl and rise with cold water.  Rinse until water pours out of bowl clear.  Fill bowl with water to cover potatoes and place in fridge for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile in mixer bowl with whisk attachment place all butter ingredients.  Mix for 1-2 minutes until combined, scraping as needed.  Set aside.     

Pour water out.  Spread out potatoes onto paper towels and pat to dry completely.  Dry bowl.  Place potatoes back into now dry bowl and toss with 3 tablespoons corn starch until all potatoes are lightly coated.  Pour onto wire cooling rack and let sit for 20 minutes.

Meanwhile fill dutch oven about 1/4-1/2 the way full with vegetable oil.  Attach thermometer to the side and heat over medium heat to 325 degrees.

Place one-third of the potatoes into the oil.  Fry for 5 minutes.  Remove and set on paper towels.

Repeat with remaining fries.

Turn off heat but keep oil on the stove as we will re-fry the potatoes before serving. 

All steps up to this point can be done earlier in the day!!

Pre-heat broiler to high.  Place steaks onto broiler pan and sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. 

Heat oil on stove back to 325 degrees. 

It is important to coordinate the timing of the steaks and potatoes so they are ready at similar times.

Place steaks in oven cook on one side for 5 minutes, flip and 5 on the other.  This will yield a med-rare steak.  Adjust timing if you prefer a more well done steak.

When steaks are placed in the oven start frying!  Each batch will only take about 2 minutes at the most.  Fries will brown right up!!

Place one tablespoon of herb butter on each steak, serve!!