Steak Frites with Cowboy Butter

A perfect balance of French bistro charm and Western flavor, Steak Frites with Cowboy Butter features crispy frites, tender ribeye, and zesty herbed butter sauce.

Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Total time: 50 minutes
Yield: 2 servings

Ingredients

Frites: 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut shoestring style 2 qt ice water 1.75 qt vegetable oil for frying Kosher salt Cowboy Butter Sauce: 2 sticks unsalted butter Zest and juice of 1 lemon 6 cloves garlic, minced finely 2 Tbsp Dijon mustard 1 Tbsp smoked paprika 1 tsp cayenne pepper powder 3 Tbsp parsley, chopped 2 Tbsp chives, thinly sliced 1 Tbsp grated horseradish 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce Salt & pepper to taste Steak: 2 ribeye or New York steaks (1 inch thick) Kosher salt Black pepper 2 Tbsp avocado oil 4 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 cloves garlic, smashed 1 bunch thyme 3 sprigs rosemary For garnish: Flaky salt Sliced chives

Instructions

Label: Prep Potatoes: Peel and cut into shoestring strips, soak in ice water to remove starch.
Label: First Fry: Heat oil to 325°F and fry potatoes 2–3 minutes until tender but not golden.
Label: Make Cowboy Butter: Melt butter over low heat, add zest, lemon juice, garlic, mustard, spices, herbs, Worcestershire, and mix well.
Label: Prepare Steak: Pat dry, season both sides with salt and pepper.
Label: Sear Steak: Cook 2–3 minutes per side, baste with butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary.
Label: Rest Steak: Remove from pan, rest 8 minutes.
Label: Second Fry: Increase oil to 375°F, fry fries again 2 minutes until golden and crisp.
Label: Serve: Slice steak, arrange with fries, drizzle cowboy butter over top, and garnish with chives.

Notes

Serve immediately for the best texture. Use clarified butter for higher smoke point during searing. Pairs well with Pinot Noir or an arugula salad.

Nutrition

Calories: 820
Fat: 58g
Saturated fat: 28g
Sugar: 2g
Sodium: 820mg
Protein: 38g
Carbohydrates: 42g
Fiber: 4g