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Steak and fries with a fried egg

Steak and fries with a fried egg is a French bistro classic made of a beef patty topped with a fried egg, served with homemade fries. For 4 people, it comes together in 35 minutes, rated very easy, at a cost of €2.90 per person. The key to success is double frying the potatoes and keeping the egg yolk runny.

Tonight, a classic French bistro dish, a beef patty topped with a fried egg, served with crispy fries.

Steak and fries with a fried egg
Total time
35 min
Difficulty
Very easy
Cost per person
€2.90
Calories per person
590 kcalcalculated by Kiloach, your weight coach
Season
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
The kids
They generally like it

This dish is the one that gets everyone at the table nodding. The beef patty stays juicy inside and well browned outside, the egg yolk runs slowly over it the moment you break it, and homemade fries bring a crunch that frozen ones never quite match. It's simple, but every element pulls its weight.

It's the ideal weeknight dinner when you want something hearty without spending hours in the kitchen. Kids love mixing the egg yolk with ketchup over the fries, while adults get that familiar bistro flavor. Mon Chou offers this no fuss version, true to the original, for a meal that wins everyone over on the first try.

The ingredients

4 people

Butcher

  • Ground beef patties 4

Dairy

  • Eggs 4
  • Butter 30 g

Fruits and vegetables

  • Potatoes 900 g

Pantry

  • Frying oiloften in the pantry 1 l
  • Ketchupoften in the pantry 4 tbsp
  • Saltoften in the pantry 1 pinch
  • Pepperoften in the pantry 1 pinch

Allergens Eggs

The step by step recipe

  1. Peel the potatoes, cut them into fries, rinse them in cold water, then pat them dry.

    Well dried fries won't make the oil splatter.

  2. Drop them into oil at 160 degrees, drain them, then fry again at 180 degrees. 15 min

    Double frying is essential for a crispy result.

  3. Cook the beef patties in a hot pan, 3 minutes on each side. 7 min

    Don't press down on them with a spatula, they'll lose their juices.

  4. Fry the eggs in butter over low heat. 4 min

    Cover the pan for one minute so the white cooks without hardening the yolk.

  5. Place an egg on each patty, season with salt and pepper, and serve with the fries.

    The runny yolk acts as a sauce, don't break it until you're at the table.

Our tips to get it right

  • Pick beef patties with around 15% fat, they stay juicy without shrinking too much as they cook.
  • Cut the fries to an even thickness, about half an inch, so they all cook at the same rate.
  • Take the patties out of the fridge 10 minutes before cooking so they cook evenly all the way through.

The variations

  • Swap the beef patty for a veal patty for a finer, more delicate bite.
  • For a vegetarian version, use a plant based patty and keep the fried egg, which remains the star of the dish anyway.
  • To save time, bake the fries in the oven with a drizzle of oil instead of frying them, they'll be less crispy but ready in 25 minutes.

What to serve it with

  • A simple green salad with vinaigrette
  • A glass of lemonade or sparkling water
  • A béarnaise sauce for variety

Storage

Cooked patties keep for 2 days in the fridge in a sealed container, but the fried egg doesn't keep and should be eaten the same day. Fries don't freeze well once cooked, it's better to make a fresh batch each time. Reheat the patty in a pan over low heat so it doesn't dry out.

Questions about this dish

How do you get crispy fries without a deep fryer?

Heat oil in a large, deep pot and keep an eye on the temperature with a kitchen thermometer. The double frying at 160 then 180 degrees is still essential, even without a deep fryer.

Can you prepare the fries ahead of time?

You can peel and cut the potatoes a few hours ahead and keep them in cold water in the fridge. Do the first fry at 160 degrees just before the meal, then the second fry right before serving.

How do you get a fried egg with a perfectly runny yolk?

Cook the egg over low heat so the white sets without the yolk hardening. Cover the pan for one minute at the end, the steam is enough to finish the top of the white without touching the yolk.

Which potato variety works best for fries?

Choose a firm fleshed variety like Yukon Gold, which holds up well during cooking and gives crispy fries on the outside. Avoid overly starchy potatoes, they tend to crumble in the oil.

How long does it take to make a steak and fries with a fried egg?

Count 35 min in total, prep and cooking included. The recipe is rated “very easy”.

How many calories are in a steak and fries with a fried egg?

About 590 kcal per serving, for a recipe meant for 4 people. Calories are calculated by Kiloach, your weight coach, the app that partners with Mon Chou.

How much does a steak and fries with a fried egg cost?

About €2.90 per serving, or €11.60 for 4 people, based on average supermarket prices.

What allergens does this recipe contain?

This recipe contains eggs. Always check the labels of the products you buy.

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