Serious Steak Frites with Herb Butter
A bold, restaurant-quality dish featuring a thick-cut ribeye seared to perfection and served with crispy French fries and rich herb-infused butter. This american-inspired mexican ready in about 60 minutes pairs ribeye steak, butter, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 850 calories and feeds 2, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ribeye steak
- 4 tbsp butter
- 4 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
- 12 oz French fries
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Season steak with 1 tsp sea salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp butter in a cast-iron skillet over high heat until foaming. Sear steak 3-4 minutes per side until medium-rare, then transfer to oven for 8-10 minutes.
- Step 2: While steak rests, toss French fries with 1 tbsp olive oil, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Spread on baking sheet and roast 20-25 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, mix remaining 2 tbsp butter with minced garlic, rosemary, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Serve steak with fries and herb butter on the side.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Serious Steak Frites with Herb Butter take to make?
Total time is about 60 minutes (20 min prep + 40 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Serious Steak Frites with Herb Butter?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep ribeye steak from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Serious Steak Frites with Herb Butter?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Serious Steak Frites with Herb Butter for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Serious Steak Frites with Herb Butter?
American mexican like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
- ★★★☆☆
Decent recipe but nothing special. Might try a different version.
