Measuring oil temperature
If the fat is too cold, the fries will suck up to their full capacity, and if the fat is too hot, they will brown before cooking. A kitchen thermometer keeps both stages of the deep-frying process controllable.
French Recipe
Steak frites with peppercorn sauce
For crispy fries, potato sticks are watered, dried thoroughly and fried at two temperatures. While the steaks rest, the roast is turned into a concentrated pepper sauce.
Total time
1 hr 5 min
Calories
840 kcal
Servings
4 servings
Difficulty
Medium
Why this recipe works
French bistro classic with crispy fries
Steak fries seem simple, but require good timing. The first round of deep-frying cooks the potatoes, the second provides the crispy shell just before serving. The steak is sautéed vigorously and then allowed to rest, while shallot, stock, green pepper and cream take up the roasting set.
French Recipes
Dinner
Meat
Potatoes
Recipe
Steak frites with peppercorn sauce
Steak fries combines short fried beef steak with double fried fries and a creamy sauce of shallot, green pepper and beef stock.
Ingredients
4 servings
Method
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1
Prepare potatoes
Peel potatoes and cut into even sticks about 1 cm thick. Rinse thoroughly in cold water, water for 15 minutes and then pat dry very carefully.
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2
Pre-cook French fries
Heat frying oil to 150 ° C. Fry potatoes in several portions until pale and soft for 5 to 6 minutes. Lift out, spread on a wire rack and let evaporate for at least 10 minutes.
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3
Roast steaks
Pat the steaks dry, season with salt and pepper, heat a heavy frying pan, add rapeseed oil and fry the steaks for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side, depending on the thickness.
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4
Let steaks rest
Place the steaks on a warm plate and let rest for 6 to 8 minutes. For medium rare, aim for core temperature of about 54 to 56 ° C, for medium, about 58 to 60 ° C.
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5
Boil pepper sauce
Sauté the shallot in a roasting set for 2 minutes. Add pepper, optionally deglaze with cognac and bring to a boil. Pour in the beef stock and cream and reduce creaminess for 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in cold butter.
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6
Fries crispy deep fried
Increase the oil to 180 ° C. Fry the pre-cooked fries in portions for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown and crispy, drain and salt immediately. Serve with steak and sauce.
Kitchen know-how
Tips for Steak frites with peppercorn sauce
Let steak rest
During the rest period, the meat juice is distributed. The pepper sauce is cooked exactly in this time frame, so that steak and chips can be served hot together.
Variations
How to adapt this recipe
Discard the pepper sauce and serve each steak with a slice of parsley, tarragon, mustard, garlic and a little lemon zest.
Mix potato sticks with 2 tbsp. oil and bake at 220 ° C circulating heat on a preheated baking tray for about 30 minutes, turning once.
Nutrition per serving
840kcal
61.0 gCarbohydrates
51.0 gProtein
44.0 gFat
Values are estimates and may vary depending on the ingredients, brands, portion size and preparation method used.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ about Steak frites with peppercorn sauce
The first, lower temperature cooks the potato inside. The second, hotter round dries and browns the surface just before serving.
Rump steak is aromatic and has a protective fat edge. Entrecôte or hip steak also work, but require adapted cooking times depending on the thickness.
The thickest part of the meat is the most accurate. The meat still cooks slightly during the rest period, so remove it from the pan a little before the desired final temperature.
No. It gives depth, but can be dispensed without replacement. Then, remove the roast set directly with beef stock and reduce the sauce as described.
The first step of deep frying can be done a few hours in advance. Let the pre-cooked pins cool on a wire rack and fry them at 180 ° C until crispy.
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