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Steak Frites

Champagne is optional, but suggested.
Course: Main Dish
Servings: 2 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp butter softened
  • 1 + 1/2 tsp minced shallots
  • 1 tbsp blue cheese
  • salt and black pepper
  • 5 cups mixed greens
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 1 lb ribeye steak
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/8 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • ketchup for serving
  • 2 servings french fries see recipe below

Instructions

For The Blue Cheese Shallot Butter:

  • combine the softened butter, minced shallots, and blue cheese in a small bowl until well combined. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer the butter mixture to a piece of plastic wrap and form into a ball or log. Refrigerate or freeze until firm. Slice the butter into coins, and keep cool until ready to serve.

For The Dressed Greens:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, olive oil, and white wine vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Toss the mixed greens with the dressing just before serving and season with salt and pepper to taste.

For The Steak:

  • In a small bowl, whisk together the salt, baking soda, garlic powder, and dried thyme. Pat the steak dry all over, and rub the spice mixture into the surface of the steak. Refrigerate the steak on a wire rack, uncovered, for at least 5 hours or overnight. (This will tenderize and season the steak. If you don’t have time for this step, pat the steak dry and season just before cooking.)
  • Preheat a grill at high heat for 10 minutes with the lid down. Grill the steak with the lid up for 4-5 minutes per side, or until a thermometer reads 135F for medium rare. (To pan fry the steak, heat a cast iron pan in 425F oven for 10 minutes. Transfer the pan to a stovetop burner over high heat. Add the steak to the pan and sear 2-3 minutes per side.)
  • Allow the steak to rest 10 minutes before serving. While the steak rests, fry the french fries for the second time so everything is hot for serving! Serve the steak topped with a blue cheese shallot butter coin alongside the french fries, the dressed greens, and ketchup.