Garlic Butter Steak & Fries

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This dish features succulent ribeye or sirloin steaks quickly seared to your preferred doneness, enhanced by a rich garlic-herb butter made with fresh parsley, thyme, and lemon juice. Crispy golden russet fries baked to perfection complement the savory main, creating a delightful mix of textures and flavors. Perfect for a hearty, satisfying meal prepared in under an hour.

Updated on Thu, 13 Nov 2025 11:12:00 GMT
Visually stunning Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak & Fries: seared steak with garlic butter, beside crispy fries. Save
Visually stunning Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak & Fries: seared steak with garlic butter, beside crispy fries. | cravebop.com

A classic steakhouse favorite featuring perfectly seared steak topped with rich garlic-herb butter, served with crisp golden fries.

I first made this recipe to recreate the authentic steakhouse experience for my family on a Friday night. The aroma of garlic and fresh herbs mingles seamlessly with sizzling steak, making every meal feel special.

Ingredients

  • Steak: 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 225 g (8 oz) each), room temperature, 1 tbsp olive oil, 1½ tsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper
  • Garlic Butter: 100 g (7 tbsp) unsalted butter, softened, 3 cloves garlic, finely minced, 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped, 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves, 1 tsp lemon juice, ½ tsp salt
  • Fries: 800 g (1¾ lbs) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries, 3 tbsp vegetable oil, ½ tsp salt, ¼ tsp black pepper

Instructions

Prepare Fries:
Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Place a wire rack over a baking sheet. Toss the potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on the rack in a single layer. Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.
Make Garlic Butter:
While fries cook, mix butter, garlic, parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and salt in a bowl. Chill for 10 minutes.
Season Steaks:
Pat steaks dry. Rub with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
Sear Steaks:
Heat a heavy skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat. Sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or to desired doneness.
Rest Steaks:
Transfer steaks to a plate, top with a generous spoonful of garlic butter, and rest 5 minutes.
Serve:
Serve steaks with fries and extra garlic butter on the side.
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Sharing this meal has become a tradition for our weekend gatherings. My kids love helping toss the fries before baking and everyone enjoys customizing their steaks with extra garlic butter.

Required Tools

Heavy skillet or cast iron pan, baking sheet with wire rack, mixing bowls, knife and cutting board, tongs

Allergen Information

Contains dairy (butter). Fries are gluten-free if no cross-contamination occurs. Always verify ingredient labels when serving to those with allergies.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 690, Total Fat: 44 g, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 40 g (per serving)

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A close-up shot of juicy Steakhouse Garlic Butter Steak & Fries, showcasing tender steak drizzled with herb butter and fries. | cravebop.com

This steakhouse steak and fries brings joy to every table. Serve it up hot, add extra garlic butter, and savor every bite with those you love.

Recipe Guide

What type of steak works best?

Boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks are ideal for their tenderness and flavor, making a juicy, satisfying centerpiece.

How can I get crispy fries?

Soaking cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes before baking and using a wire rack to allow air circulation helps achieve crispiness.

What is the best way to cook the steak?

Heat a heavy skillet over high heat and sear steaks 2–3 minutes per side for medium-rare, ensuring a flavorful crust while keeping the inside juicy.

How is the garlic butter prepared?

Combine softened unsalted butter with minced garlic, fresh parsley, thyme, lemon juice, and salt, then chill before serving atop the steak.

Can this dish be gluten-free?

Yes, when fries are baked without flour or cross-contamination, the dish is suitable for a gluten-free diet.

Garlic Butter Steak & Fries

Tender seared steak with flavorful garlic butter and golden fries, delivering a perfect savory balance.

Prep duration
20 min
Cook duration
30 min
Complete duration
50 min
Created by Lindsey Carter


Skill level Medium

Heritage American

Output 4 Portions

Nutrition labels No gluten

What you'll need

Steak

01 4 boneless ribeye or sirloin steaks, approximately 8 oz each, at room temperature
02 1 tablespoon olive oil
03 1½ teaspoons kosher salt
04 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Garlic Butter

01 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
02 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
03 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
04 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
05 1 teaspoon lemon juice
06 ½ teaspoon salt

Fries

01 1¾ pounds russet potatoes, peeled and cut into fries
02 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
03 ½ teaspoon salt
04 ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method

Phase 01

Preheat oven and prepare baking rack: Set oven temperature to 425°F. Arrange a wire rack on top of a baking sheet.

Phase 02

Season and bake fries: In a bowl, toss potatoes with vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Spread fries evenly on the wire rack and bake for 30 to 35 minutes, turning once halfway through, until fries are golden and crisp.

Phase 03

Prepare garlic butter: Combine softened butter, minced garlic, chopped parsley, thyme leaves, lemon juice, and salt in a mixing bowl. Chill the mixture for 10 minutes to firm up.

Phase 04

Season steaks: Pat steaks dry with paper towels. Rub each steak evenly with olive oil, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper.

Phase 05

Sear steaks: Heat a heavy skillet or cast iron pan over high heat. Place steaks in the pan and sear for 2 to 3 minutes on each side for medium-rare, adjusting time as desired.

Phase 06

Rest and finish steaks: Transfer steaks to a plate, top each with a generous spoonful of garlic butter, and allow to rest for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.

Phase 07

Serve: Plate the rested steaks alongside the crisp fries, offering additional garlic butter as desired.

Tools needed

  • Heavy skillet or cast iron pan
  • Baking sheet with wire rack
  • Mixing bowls
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Tongs

Allergy alerts

Always review ingredients for potential allergens and seek professional medical advice if uncertain.
  • Contains dairy from butter
  • Fries are gluten-free if prepared without cross-contamination

Nutrition breakdown (per portion)

Values shown are estimates only - consult healthcare providers for specific advice.
  • Energy: 690
  • Fats: 44 g
  • Carbohydrates: 32 g
  • Proteins: 40 g