Steak & Frites

Directions

1. 1

   Start by peeling and slicing your potatoes into frites shape

2. 2

   Add to a mixing bowl and combine with a little oil and a pinch of salt

3. 3

   Add them into the air fryer on 200 for 20 mins

4. 4

   Pat the steak dry, season with salt on both sides

5. 5

   Get your pan nice and hot, add some oil - I love cooking steak with my stainless steel pan for even cooking

6. 6

   Add the steak into the pan and sear on both sides until brown (around 2-3 mins on each side)

7. 7

   Pop the pan in the oven on 180 for around 8 mins to continue cooking the steak

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   Add courgettes into a separate pan, with olive oil (or butter for a better flavour)

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   Add in grated garlic, grated Parmesan, lemon juice & some pepper. Combine until courgettes are cooked but still crunchy

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    Meanwhile start your peppercorn sauce

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    Add the butter into a pan until melted

12. 12

    Whisk in the flour (cook out for 1 mins until biscuity)

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    Add the brandy and whisk through before adding the milk and then the chicken stock gradually

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    Stir in the peppercorns and then whisk until you have the right consistency (if it’s too thick, add more stock)

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    Remove the steak from the oven and let it rest whilst you prep the rest

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    Remove the frites from the air fryer add to a mixing bowl with a teeny bit of olive oil and some more salt to taste. Be careful not to overdo it with the salt.

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    Slice the steak and serve up on a plate with the courgette and frites - pour over that peppercorn sauce & enjoy!