Steak Frites

Name: Steak Frites
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 Tbsps butter, divided; 240 milliliters dry red wine; 2 Tbsps all-purpose flour; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1 turn of the pan; 3 mediums russet potatoes, scrubbed and dried; 4 servings Fine salt; 4 servings Salt and pepper; 1 large shallot, finely chopped; 4 NY strip steaks, 3/4 inch thick, 10 to 12 ounces each; 4 servings Vegetable oil for frying

Forget going out to eat or ordering takeout every time you crave American food. Try making Steak Frites at home. One serving contains 795 calories, 50g of protein, and 47g of fat. For $6.24 per serving, you get a side dish that serves 4. This recipe from Foodnetwork requires ny strip steaks, wine, salt, and olive oil. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 35 minutes. It is perfect for valentin day.

Instructions

Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat to 325 F degrees.

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Cut potatoes into thin slices lengthwise.

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Cut each slice into thin shoestring strips.

Place cut potatoes on paper towels.

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Place 2 generous handfuls of potatoes at a time into hot oil, in 2 batches. Par cook the potatoes 2 minutes and transfer to a towel lined plate. Raise heat to medium high up to 375 degrees F. Allow oil to rise to a higher temperature, 3 to 5 minutes. Return potatoes to oil in 2 batches to crisp them, cooking them to a deep, golden brown color, another 2 to 3 minutes per batch.

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Remove potatoes from oil to clean towels to drain. Season with fine salt and serve.

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For steaks, heat a large nonstick skillet over high heat.

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Add a little oil to the pan, 1 turn. Season steaks with salt and pepper.

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Place steaks in skillet and sear 2 minutes on each side. Reduce heat to medium and cook steaks 6 minutes longer for medium rare, 8 for medium to medium well.

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Remove steaks to a warm plate to rest.

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Add 2 tablespoons butter and the shallots to the pan. Cook shallots 2 or 3 minutes, add flour to the pan and cook a minute longer.

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All Purpose Flour

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Whisk wine into pan and lift pan drippings up.

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Wine

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Whisk

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Add the last tablespoon of butter and remove the pan from the heat. Spoon wine and shallot sauce over the steaks and serve with hot, shoestring potatoes.

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