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Steak Fries with Herb Garlic Butter and Aqua Sauce

Recipe by Eater

Restaurant‑style steak fries featuring USDA‑prime chuck flap steak, hand‑cut Idaho potatoes, a rich herb‑garlic steak butter, and a luxurious aqua sauce made with shallots, cognac, white wine, cream and a blend of peppercorns. Served on a bed of crisp fries and garnished with chives.

MediumAmericanServes 2

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Source Video
1h 38m
Prep
1h 8m
Cook
20m
Cleanup
3h 6m
Total

Cost Breakdown

$34.90
Total cost
$17.45
Per serving

Critical Success Points

  • Soaking potatoes in salted water with vinegar
  • Rendering steak trim into butter with herbs
  • Deglazing sauce with cognac and wine
  • Reducing sauce with stock before adding cream
  • Basting steak with herb‑garlic butter while searing

Safety Warnings

  • Hot oil can cause severe burns – use a deep, stable pan and never leave unattended
  • Alcohol flame when deglazing – keep flame away from flammable surfaces
  • Sharp knives – use proper cutting technique and keep fingertips tucked

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