Grilled Ribeye Steak with French Fries & Mediterranean Tomato Salad 🥩🍟🥗
A restaurant-style plate combining juicy, char-grilled ribeye, crispy golden fries, and a fresh Mediterranean tomato salad.
🍖 Grilled Ribeye Steak
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye steaks (1–1.5 inches thick)
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, smashed
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
- Lemon wedge (optional)
Instructions
- Remove steaks from the fridge 30 minutes before cooking.
- Pat dry and season generously with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat grill or cast-iron pan until very hot.
- Add olive oil, then place steaks on heat.
- Grill:
- Rare: 2–3 min per side
- Medium: 4–5 min per side
- Well done: 6–7 min per side
- Add butter, garlic, and herbs in the last 2 minutes and baste the steak.
- Rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🍟 Crispy French Fries
Ingredients
- 3–4 large potatoes (cut into fries)
- 2–3 cups oil for frying (or bake option below)
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
Instructions (Fried Version)
- Soak cut potatoes in cold water for 30 minutes.
- Dry thoroughly.
- Fry at 325°F (160°C) for 4–5 minutes (soft cook).
- Increase heat to 375°F (190°C) and fry again until golden.
- Season immediately.
Oven Option
- Toss with oil + seasoning
- Bake at 425°F (220°C) for 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway
🥗 Mediterranean Tomato Salad
Ingredients
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- ½ cucumber, sliced
- ¼ red onion, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup olives (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried oregano or fresh parsley
- Feta cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all vegetables in a bowl.
- Add olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano.
- Toss gently.
- Top with feta if desired.
🍽️ Assembly
- Place sliced ribeye on plate.
- Add a generous serving of fries.
- Serve tomato salad on the side.
- Optionally drizzle steak juices or garlic butter over fries.
🔥 Result
A bold, juicy ribeye with smoky crust, crispy fries for comfort, and a bright, tangy Mediterranean salad that balances the richness perfectly.
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