Steak and Fingerling Frites

Name: Steak and Fingerling Frites
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb. fingerling potatoes; 2 strip steaks, each about 1 inch thick; 2 tbsp. unsalted softened butter; 1 tbsp. prepared pesto; oil, salt and pepper; large rimmed baking sheet; 12-inch skillet

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Mar 10, 2016

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Mike Garten

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30 mins

Yes, you can have a steak dinner tonight — and it's surprisingly simple to make.

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Ingredients

1 lb. fingerling potatoes
2 strip steaks, each about 1 inch thick
2 Tbsp. unsalted softened butter
1 Tbsp. prepared pesto
oil, salt and pepper
large rimmed baking sheet
12-inch skillet

Directions

1. Step 1Heat oven to 450°F. Scrub 1 pound fingerling potatoes with water; then, quarter each potato lengthwise. They should have the same shape as thick-cut French fries.
2. Step 2On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the fingerling potatoes with 1 tablespoon oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Transfer to the oven and roast until the fires are deep golden brown, about 20 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the steaks.
3. Step 3Season 2 strip steaks with 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat for a minute, then add 1 tablespoon oil. Add the steaks to the skillet and cook until desired doneness. If you like your meat medium-rare, cook the steaks for about 3 minutes on each side. Transfer the cooked steak to a cutting board and let rest for at least 5 minutes before slicing.
4. Step 4In a small bowl, combine 2 tablespoons softened butter with 1 tablespoon pesto. Serve the steaks with the French fries and pesto butter.

Nutritional Information (per serving): Calories 425; Protein 33g; Carbohydrate 21g; Total Fat 23g; Saturated Fat 8g; Dietary Fiber 3g; Sodium 520mg

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