Steak Frites

Ingredients

Quantities are for one portion.

• 200 gsirloin steak
• 15 mlolive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1sprig fresh thyme
• 10 gbutter
• 200 gpotatoes, cut into fries
• 1garlic clove, crushed

Method

1. Preheat the oven. Toss the potato fries with half of the olive oil, salt, and pepper, then roast until crispy and golden.
2. Season the steak generously with salt and pepper.
3. Heat the remaining olive oil in a thick pan until very hot.
4. Sear the steak on both sides to your preferred doneness.
5. During the final minute of cooking, add the butter, crushed garlic, and fresh thyme to the pan, basting the steak with the foaming butter.
6. Transfer the steak to a board and let it rest for several minutes.
7. Slice the rested meat and serve alongside the hot oven fries.