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Steak with Potato Fries and Pepper Sauce

Steak with Potato Fries and Pepper Sauce

A classic dinner featuring juicy pan-seared steak, crispy homemade fries, and a creamy green peppercorn sauce. Perfect for a hearty, flavorful meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the steak
  • 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks approx. 250–300 g each
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp oil high smoke point, e.g. canola or avocado
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 1 garlic clove crushed
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary or thyme optional
For the fries
  • 3 large potatoes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt to taste
  • Optional: paprika, garlic powder, or herbs
For the pepper sauce
  • 1 tbsp green peppercorns in brine drained and slightly crushed
  • 1 small shallot or 1/4 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 100 ml beef or vegetable stock
  • 100 ml heavy cream
  • 1 tsp Dijon mustard optional
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

  1. Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 20–30 minutes. Pat dry, toss with oil and seasoning. Bake at 220 °C (430 °F) for 30–40 minutes, flipping once.
  2. Bring the steak to room temperature. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Sear in hot pan with oil, 2–3 min per side.
  4. Add butter, garlic, herbs. Baste and cook 1 more min.
  5. Rest for 5–10 minutes.
  6. In the same pan, lower heat. Add butter and shallots.
  7. Add peppercorns, stir briefly.
  8. Deglaze with stock, reduce by half.
  9. Add cream and simmer until thickened.
  10. Add mustard (optional) and salt to taste.
  11. Plate sliced steak with sauce and hot crispy fries.

Notes

- You can use freshly cracked black pepper instead of green peppercorns.
- Parboil fries for extra crispiness.
- The steak can also be grilled or sous-vide.