Sheet-Pan Steak Frites

Steak frites is such an iconic dish; a perfectly seared steak and crispy French fries are hard to beat. Add a cold martini or a glass of wine, and you have a perfect meal…well, almost perfect. Though I’m all for a completely hands-on, homemade meal, sometimes it’s just not in the cards. Making everything on a sheet pan and utilizing frozen fries, however, makes this meal come together almost impossibly fast (just 20 minutes!). Next time you want to feel like you’re dining in a European bistro, without a ton of effort, this recipe has your back.

What kind of fries to use:
Because we’re relying on frozen fries to make this possible, using a good brand is important. Don’t go for any shoestring or skinny-cut fries. They’ll burn too quickly under the broiler. I also found that steak fries were too thick and just didn’t get crispy enough. A hand-cut-style fry is best because they have a little thickness to them, but will also cook through in the short baking time. I really like the Grown In Idaho brand for this because they have an extra coating on the fries, making them perfectly crisp. They also had the best results from all of my tests.

Cooking on a sheet pan:
You’ll need to watch the fries and steak closely as they broil to ensure neither burns. Don’t be afraid to take the fries off the sheet pan if they’re done, but the steak needs a couple more minutes. I recommend serving the French fries with a side of mayonnaise for the best Parisian experience.

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