French · Dinner
Lean Sirloin with Crispy Oven Fries
Steak Frites
Around 40% fewer calories and significantly lower saturated fat, lean sirloin replacing ribeye and frites oven-baked with minimal oil rather than deep-fried in beef tallow, with the authentic caramelised crust, resting juices, and crisp golden frite of the classic French brasserie dish.
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15 minsPrep
35 minsCook
50 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
620Calories
42gProtein
28gFat
48gCarbs
1gSugar
4gFiber
680mgSodium
95mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Cut 500g Maris Piper potatoes into thin frites. Pat 500g lean sirloin steak dry with paper towel and bring to room temperature. Crush 2 garlic cloves lightly. Measure out 2 tsp olive oil, 2 tsp vegetable oil, salt, pepper, thyme sprigs, mustard, and watercress.
2
Bake
Preheat oven to 230°C. Toss frites in vegetable oil and salt, spread in single layer on baking tray. Bake 30–35 minutes, turning once halfway, until deeply golden and crisp throughout.
3
Sear
Heat olive oil in large cast iron pan over highest heat until smoking. Season steaks generously with salt and pepper both sides. Sear 2–3 minutes per side without moving for medium rare, add thyme and garlic in final minute. Internal temp 50–55°C.
4
Rest and plate
Transfer steaks to warm plate, rest 5 minutes undisturbed—juices redistribute. Serve each steak alongside crispy frites, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, and a small bunch of fresh watercress.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 500g (17.6 oz) lean sirloin steak
- 2 tsp salt
- 2 tsp coarse black pepper
- 2 tsp olive oil
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 2 garlic cloves
- 500g (17.6 oz) Maris Piper potatoes
- 2 tsp vegetable oil
- 2 tsp flaky sea salt
- 2 tsp Dijon mustard
- 60g (2 oz / small bunch) fresh watercress