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Ribeye steak and hand-cut fries!

Who doesn’t love a perfectly cooked, juicy steak? I know I do! Of course, I only have one once in a while to avoid eating too much red meat. I’ve tried several different cuts of steak in the past and I always seem to come back to the ribeye. I’m my opinion it is the best cut of steak when you’re on a budget.

Pan-fried Ribeye steak with hand-cut red potato French Fries

This recipe serves one. If you’re cooking for multiple people then you will need to adjust it accordingly.

Ingredients

For the ribeye steak

• 1 ribeye cut steak
• ½ cup of salted butter
• ¼ cup chopped onions
• 3 to 4 cloves of garlic, crushed
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the hand-cut French fries

• 3 to 4 red potatoes, scrubbed clean and eyes removed
• 1 tablespoon of olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Begin prep work about 30 minutes before you want to begin cooking.
2. The French fries will take the longest to cook so they should be started first.
3. Begin prepping the French fries by cleaning the skins and removing the eyes. If you wish to remove the skin you can, I chose to leave mine on for added nutrition.
4. Using a cutting board and a sharp knife, begin cutting the potatoes into fry-like shapes. You can achieve this by cutting the potato in half lengthwise into four pieces, and then slice each of the pieces into four or five “French fries”.
5. Once all of the French fries are cut, pour them into a large mixing bowl. Add the olive oil, salt, and pepper to taste. Toss the French fries to coat them evenly.
6. At this time you can add them to your air fryer and cook them at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for about a half an hour or you can bake them in the oven on a cookie sheet at the same temperature and time.
7. Once the French fries are cooking,  it is time to prepare the ribeye steak
8. Begin by pulling the ribeye steak out of the refrigerator and placing it on a plate or platter (without the packaging).
9. Generously salt and pepper both sides of the ribeye steak (you can add additional seasonings if you prefer)
10. Allow the steak to sit out for about 15 to 20 minutes then move on to the next step.

1. Select a deep, large non-stick skillet
2. Heat the pan on the stovetop at medium heat
3. Add the butter to the pan and allow it to melt
4. As soon as the butter is melted, add the onions and garlic to the pan. Allow them to cook for about a minute before adding the ribeye steak to the pan.
5. Gently place the ribeye steak over the garlic and onions
6. Carefully, tip the frying pan to one side, allowing the butter to gather.
7. Using a large spoon, scoop the butter onto the top of the ribeye steak to begin the basting (repeat four times)
8. After the steak cooks for about 6 to 8 minutes on that side, carefully turn the ribeye steak to the other side and repeat steps 16 and 17.
9. Allow the ribeye steak to cook for an additional 5 to 8 minutes or until, medium-rare doneness is achieved.
10. Remove the pan from the heat and allow the steak to rest.
11. Check the French fries, they should be just about golden brown and crispy. If so, remove them from your air fryer or oven and set aside.
12. Carefully place the ribeye steak on your plate, accompany it with the French fries, grab your fork and your steak knife and enjoy!

I never use a steak sauce on my steak. I have attempted to make a gravy from the drippings in the past and found that I prefer the steak’s flavor just as it is!