STEAK MOCK FRITES
There is no better, more reliable restaurant dish than steak frites. It is perhaps America's favorite French food, a cheeseburger deluxe recast for date nights, celebrations, feasts. Few make the dish at home, though: The frites are too labor-intensive for all but the most project-oriented cooks. Here, then, is a recipe to fake out the fries, one that will take even a relatively neophyte home cook little more than an hour to make. The aim is great steak, a delicious sauce of maître d'hôtel butter, and potatoes with a terrific quality of French fry-ness, supreme crispness, with soft and creamy flesh within. (Here's a video to get you started on how to cook the perfect steak at home.)
Provided by Sam Sifton
Categories dinner, lunch, steaks and chops, main course
Time 1h
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450. Set a large pot filled with salted water on the stove. Add potatoes, turn heat to high and cook, gently boiling, until they are softened, approximately 15 minutes. Drain potatoes, and dry them well.
- Grease a sheet pan with half the oil, and put the potatoes on the pan. Using a potato masher or the bottom of a heavy glass, gently smash each potato, pressing it down to a thickness of less than an inch. Drizzle the rest of the oil over the smashed potatoes, place on top rack in the oven and allow to roast until the exteriors are golden and crunchy, approximately 20 to 25 minutes. Add salt to taste.
- Make the maître d'hôtel butter. Put the butter on a cutting board and, using a fork, cut the other ingredients into it until the butter is creamy and smooth. Scrape the butter together with a chef's knife, and form it into a rough log. If making it ahead of time, you can roll it tight in a sheet of plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.
- As the potatoes finish crisping, make the steaks. Set a heavy-bottomed skillet - or 2 if your steaks are large and you are cooking them in 4 pieces - over high heat, and let it sit for a few minutes. Shower the steaks with an aggressive amount of salt and pepper. Add the oil to the pan, and shake to distribute. It will almost immediately begin to smoke. Place the steaks in the pan, and allow to sear, unattended, for 4 minutes, until they have developed a serious crust. Turn the steaks over, and cook for an additional 3 to 6 minutes for medium-rare. Remove steaks to a warm platter to rest. Top each steak with a tablespoon of the butter.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven, and season them with salt and a grind of pepper. Place 2 or 3 crunchy potatoes on each plate, then nestle a steak up beside them. Top each steak with pats of the remaining butter.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 987, UnsaturatedFat 41 grams, Carbohydrate 31 grams, Fat 77 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 46 grams, SaturatedFat 32 grams, Sodium 1026 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 4 grams
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Chantel Jasmine
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The steak was cooked perfectly and the mock frites were crispy and delicious. I would definitely make this again.
Zemnox Pranto
[email protected]This recipe was a disaster. The steak was burnt and the mock frites were raw.
Olegario Ayala
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I added some garlic and onion powder to the steak and it helped a lot.
REYC3
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of steak, but I loved this recipe. The mock frites were especially good.
Profesa kinos
[email protected]This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.
Salim Muhammad Barau
[email protected]I love the idea of using zucchini to make mock frites. It's a healthier alternative to traditional fries and it tastes just as good.
Shahzaib khan gabol
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover steak. I made it with some leftover flank steak and it turned out great. The mock frites were a nice touch.
Allan Dann
[email protected]This recipe was a total flop. The steak was tough and the mock frites were soggy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Sa Ji
[email protected]The steak was a little overcooked for my taste, but the mock frites were perfect. I'll definitely be making this recipe again, but I'll adjust the cooking time for the steak.
Mohamed Menazea
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand. It's a great way to make a quick and easy meal that's still delicious and satisfying.
Sukdev Mojumdar
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The steak was cooked to perfection and the mock frites were crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside.
Valo Manus
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The steak is always tender and juicy, and the mock frites are a fun and easy way to add some variety to the meal.
Bahdur Ali
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The steak was cooked perfectly and the mock frites were a crispy, delicious alternative to traditional fries.