Ingredients

Steps

• Heat the vegetable oil in a deep heavy-bottomed saucepan until a breadcrumb sizzles and browns.
• Rub the beef with olive oil and season thoroughly with salt and black pepper.
• Heat a griddle pan until smoking and sear the beef for 4 minutes per side.
• Rest the cooked steak on a warm plate for one minute.
• Deep-fry the potato matchsticks in the hot oil until crisp and golden.
• Drain the fries on kitchen towels and season with salt.
• Serve the steak with fries and drizzle with the remaining pan juices.