Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak (Print Version)

Seared steak with savory garlic butter and crisp golden fries for a classic meal.

# Components:

→ Steak

01 - 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks (8 oz each), room temperature
02 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 - 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
04 - 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

→ Garlic Butter

05 - 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
06 - 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
07 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
08 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
10 - ½ teaspoon salt

→ Fries

11 - 1¾ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
12 - 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
13 - ½ teaspoon salt
14 - ¼ teaspoon black pepper

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 425°F. Place a wire rack over a baking sheet.
02 - Toss potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on rack in a single layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
03 - Combine butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill for 10 minutes.
04 - Pat steaks dry and rub evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper.
05 - Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Sear steaks 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare or until desired doneness.
06 - Transfer steaks to a plate, top each with a generous spoonful of garlic butter, and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve alongside fries with additional garlic butter if desired.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Classic steakhouse experience right at home
  • Perfectly crisp fries and juicy steak every time
02 -
  • Always check for cross-contamination if gluten-free fries are required
  • Contains dairy due to the butter in the garlic butter topping
03 -
  • For extra-crispy fries, soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes and dry thoroughly before baking
  • Swap ribeye for strip steak or filet mignon for a different flavor and texture
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