Steak Frites Cones Food

EASY STEAK FRITES

Steps:

• Season the tots with the paprika and half the Montreal seasoning. Bake according to the package instructions.
• Meanwhile, melt the butter in a large cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with the lemon pepper seasoning and the remaining 2 teaspoons Montreal seasoning. Add the steaks to the skillet and cook for about 3 minutes per side for medium-rare. Remove to a cutting board to rest.
• For the peppercorn horseradish sauce: Add the sour cream, mayonnaise, horseradish, peppercorns, Worcestershire and Montreal seasoning to a bowl, then stir until well combined.
• Mound the tots on a platter and place the steaks alongside. Pour the sauce into a bowl to serve. Garnish with fresh parsley.

STEAK FRITES

Steps:

• For the Steak:.
• Season steaks with salt and pepper on both sides. If you have time, let the salted steaks sit for 35 minutes in the fridge - they'll be a bit more juicy this way. If not, just season and cook.
• Heat the oil in a cast iron skillet over medium high heat until almost smoking.
• sear the steaks about 4 minutes per side, or until rare to medium rare.
• Remove, set aside and keep warm.
• At this point, you can simply deglaze the pan with your choice of water, wine, or even a combination of pepper, cream, brandy, and mustard and reduce to make a sauce for the steaks, but I prefer just a dab of butter.
• For the Frites:.
• Peel and cut the potatoes into about 1/4' matchsticks.
• Soak in cold water for at least 2 hours - overnight is fine.
• Drain the potatoes and transfer to large bowl. Toss with the cornstarch. Transfer to wire rack on rimmed baking sheet. If that's too much work, I sometimes just dry them on paper towels --
• Heat the peanut oil to 330 degrees F.
• Fry in a few batches for about 3 minutes - until it's partially cooked, but not yet browned.
• Remove each batch to drain on paper towel.
• Raise the temperature of the oil to about 375 degrees F.
• Fry potatoes again in batches for 1 or 2 minutes, or until golden and crispy - this will ensure that you have fries that will stay crispy, even if the butter gets to them.
• Serve immediately, go to confession*.
• *optional.