I don’t make steak all the time, so I kinda don’t know how to make it for real. 😅 But this one turned out so good. I paired it with lemon pepper fries, which ended up being the perfect combo. If you’re like me and still trying to learn how to cook steak at home, this is a good recipe to start! 🍽️

Ingredients (for 2 steaks):

For the steaks: 

• Two 14oz beef chuck steaks
• Meat tenderizer
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• Garlic powder, to taste
• Onion powder, to taste
• Paprika, to taste
• Parsley, to taste 
• 1 tbsp butter
• ½ tbsp minced garlic 

For the fries:

• Large russet potatoes
• Lemon pepper, to taste
• Salt, to taste
• Vegetable oil for frying

For a lighter option, you can air fry your fries or bake them in the oven! To bake, just use 1 tbsp of olive oil and cook at 400°.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: ~780
• Protein: ~52g
• Fat: ~42g
• Carbs: ~45g

Watch the recipe video:

Here’s how to make it:

1. Prep the steak: Wash and pat steaks dry with a paper towel. Season both sides with meat tenderizer, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and parsley. Let sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes.
2. Prep the fries: Wash and cut potatoes into fries. Soak in ice-cold water for at least 30 minutes. Drain and pat completely dry. Drying the fries completely helps make them crispy!
3. Cook the steak: Heat a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat and add olive oil. Once hot, add steaks. Cook for 4–5 minutes per side without moving them to get a good sear. In a cast iron skillet with 1-2 tbsp of olive oil, add the steaks. When almost done, reduce heat, add a tbsp of butter and ½ tbsp of minced garlic. Base the steak with the garlic butter. Allow steak to rest for 5 minutes before slicing to keep it juicy!
4. Cook the fries: Heat oil over medium heat. Fry potatoes until golden and crispy. Remove and place in a bowl lined with paper towel. Season with salt and lemon pepper.

Serve with extra veggies if you want and enjoy!

What do you think of this recipe? Leave me a comment! 💛