Bistro Steak Frites Recipe

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Bistro Steak Frites
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  1. Trim a thin slice from each side of the long axis of each potato. Once each potato is squared, slice it into 1/4-inch planks and then cut each plank into 1/4-inch fries. Rinse cut potatoes in large bowl under cold running water until water turns clear. Cover with cold water and refrigerate for 30 minutes or up to 12 hours.
  2. Pour off water, spread potatoes onto kitchen towels, and thoroughly dry. Transfer potatoes to large bowl and toss with cornstarch until evenly coated. Transfer potatoes to wire rack set in rimmed baking sheet and let rest until fine white coating forms, about 20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in heavy-bottomed 7 qt Dutch oven fitted with clip-on-the-pot candy thermometer, heat peanut oil over medium heat to 325 degrees F.
  4. Add half of potatoes, a handful at a time, to hot oil and increase heat to high. Fry, stirring, until potatoes start to turn from white to blond, 4 to 5 minutes. (Oil temperature will drop about 75 degrees during this frying.)
  5. Transfer fries to thick paper bag or paper towels. Return oil to 325 degrees F and repeat with remaining potatoes. Reduce heat to medium and let fries cool while cooking steaks, at least 10 minutes.
  6. Combine all herb butter ingredients in medium bowl. Set aside. Heat vegetable oil in 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until smoking.
  7. Meanwhile, cut your steaks in half. If your steaks are 1 1/4 to 1 3/4 inches thick, cut them in half vertically into small, thick steaks. If your steaks are thicker than 1 3/4 inches, cut them in half horizontally into two thinner steaks.
  8. Next, season steaks with salt and pepper. Lay steaks in pan, leaving 1/4 inch between them. Cook, not moving steaks, until well browned, about 4 minutes.
  9. Using tongs, flip steaks and continue to cook until instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 120 degrees F for rare to medium-rare, 3 to 7 minutes. Transfer steaks to large plate, top with butter, and tent loosely with foil; let rest while finishing fries.
  10. Increase heat under Dutch oven to high and heat oil to 375 degrees. Add half of fries, a handful at a time, and fry until golden brown and puffed, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a thick unopened paper bag or paper towels. Return oil to 375 degrees F and repeat with remaining fries. Season fries with salt and serve immediately with steaks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 6674.74 Kcal (27946 kJ)
Calories from fat 6258.58 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 695.4g 1070%
Cholesterol 132.57mg 44%
Sodium 3071.71mg 128%
Potassium 2495.5mg 53%
Total Carbs 72.94g 24%
Sugars 7.27g 29%
Dietary Fiber 7.46g 30%
Protein 55.76g 112%
Vitamin C 101.6mg 169%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 5.8mg 32%
Calcium 88mg 9%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 529.26 Kcal (2216 kJ)
Calories from fat 496.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 55.14g 1070%
Cholesterol 10.51mg 44%
Sodium 243.56mg 128%
Potassium 197.87mg 53%
Total Carbs 5.78g 24%
Sugars 0.58g 29%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 30%
Protein 4.42g 112%
Vitamin C 8.1mg 169%
Iron 0.5mg 32%
Calcium 7mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 190.6
    Points
  • 191
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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