Juicy Steak Frites Recipe Ready in Under 1 Hour
A classic steak frites dish served with a fresh Caesar salad, perfect for a hearty dinner.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing, Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Low Lactose
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs flank steak or skirt steak
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 3 large russet potatoes, cut into fries
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 hearts romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ cup Caesar dressing
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Optional: croutons
Instructions
- Season steak with salt, pepper, and garlic powder on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over high heat.
- Sear steak for 4–5 minutes per side until browned and cooked to desired doneness.
- Remove steak from pan and rest for 10 minutes, then slice against the grain.
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Toss fries with olive oil and salt.
- Spread fries on a baking sheet and bake for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
- In a large bowl, toss romaine lettuce with Caesar dressing until evenly coated.
- Top salad with grated Parmesan and croutons if using.
- Serve sliced steak with fries and Caesar salad on the side.
Notes
- Let the steak rest before slicing to retain juices.
- For extra crispy fries, soak them in cold water for 30 minutes before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
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