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Steak Frites with Béarnaise Sauce finished dish

Steak Frites with Béarnaise Sauce

Recipe card for Steak Frites with Béarnaise Sauce.
Servings: 2 servings
Course: Drink

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 4 russet potatoes
  • Neutral oil, for frying
  • 2-4 ribeye steaks
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 8 oz unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 shallot, finely diced
  • 1.5 tbsp fresh tarragon, chopped
  • 1 tsp dried tarragon
  • 1 tbsp fresh chives, chopped plus more for garnish
  • 2.5 tsp red wine vinegar
  • 2.5 tsp white wine
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 2 dashes Tabasco sauce
  • 1/4 tsp white pepper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Peel the potatoes and cut them into fries of your desired thickness. Soak them in ice water for 2 hours or overnight.
  2. Salt your ribeye steaks generously and let them brine in the fridge for 1 hour.
  3. Preheat oil in a large pan to 275°F. Pat the potatoes dry and fry them in batches for 5-6 minutes until soft but not browned.
  4. Place the fries on a sheet pan lined with paper towels and freeze them for 30-45 minutes.
  5. Melt the butter and let it cool. Sauté the shallot, tarragon, chives, vinegar, and wine over medium-low heat until the liquid absorbs. Cool the mixture.
  6. Bring the steaks to room temperature.
  7. In a metal bowl, whisk together the yolks, 2 tbsp of melted butter, the tarragon mixture, white pepper, and Tabasco.
  8. Place the bowl over a simmering pot of water and whisk until the mixture turns pale yellow and thickens (about 2 minutes). Slowly drizzle in the remaining butter while whisking to emulsify. Remove from heat.
  9. Heat a cast iron skillet on high for 2 minutes. Pat the steaks dry and sear for 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Let rest.
  10. Increase the frying oil to 375°F and fry the potatoes until golden brown. Sprinkle with salt and parsley.
  11. Slice the steaks and serve with the fries, béarnaise sauce, and garnish with chives and black pepper.

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