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Steak haché with pommes frites & cheat’s béarnaise sauce

 


Method 1


Ingredients

For the steak and sauce

1 tbsp vegetable oil

4 shallots

very finely chopped

600g freshly ground beef

(ask the butcher for something with roughly 15% fat - we used chuck)

8 thyme sprigs

leaves picked and chopped

2 tsp Dijon mustard

2 tbsp plain flour

200ml crème fraîche

1 egg yolk

6 tarragon

sprigs, leaves picked and finely chopped

dressed green salad

to serve

For the pommes frites

4 large baking potatoes

(such as Maris Piper or Russet), peeled

2 tbsp vegetable oil


step 1

Heat the oil in a pan and add about 3 /4 of the shallots. Cook for 5-10 mins, stirring occasionally, until soft and starting to caramelise in places. Set aside to cool.


step 2

In a large bowl, combine the beef, thyme, 1 tsp Dijon and the cooled shallots. Season with black pepper but not salt at this stage (this can cause the meat to dry out). Shape into four patties and dust with flour. Put on a plate, cover with cling film and chill for at least 30 mins (or up to 2 hrs).


step 3

Meanwhile, prepare the frites. Slice the potatoes into skinny chips, tipping into a large bowl of cold water as you go. Drain, then transfer to a large pan and cover with fresh water, seasoning with salt. Bring to a fast simmer, boil for 1 min, then drain well. Tip the chips onto a clean tea towel or some kitchen paper, spread in a single layer so they dry and cool quickly. Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6.


step 4

Tip the chips into a bowl with the vegetable oil and 1 tsp salt. Toss to coat, then spread out over two large baking trays. Cook for 45 mins or until crisp and golden.


step 5

When the chips are about 15 mins from being cooked, heat a large frying pan with a drizzle of oil. Season the patties with salt on both sides and cook for 3-4 mins each side, or until they have a dark brown crust but are still slightly pink inside (or cook them for a little longer if you’d prefer them well done). Transfer to a plate, cover with foil and set aside to keep warm while you make the sauce.


step 6

Return the pan to the heat and tip in the remaining shallots. Fry for 1-2 mins to soften, then remove the pan from the heat and stir in the crème fraîche, remaining Dijon, the egg yolk and tarragon, as well as any resting juices from the beef patties. Season well. Serve the steak with the pommes frites and a green salad, with the béarnaise sauce on the side.


RECIPE TIPS

STEAK HACHé

This is a version of burger & chips minus the bun. Ask your butcher to mince the beef on the day you want to make it, so it's fresh. It's often served rare in restaurants in France, so if you'd prefer it cooked through, ask for it 'fait bien cuit'. Pommes frites are skinny chips and usually fried - however, here they're baked, so the children can help to cook them. If your kids like creamy sauces, encourage them to try the classic béarnaise, flavoured with the beef juices and tarragon. 




Method 2


Ingredients:

- 500g ground beef

- 1 onion, finely chopped

- 1 garlic clove, minced

- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce

- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard

- Salt and pepper to taste

- 4 large potatoes, cut into thin strips

- Vegetable oil for frying

- 2 egg yolks

- 1 tbsp white wine vinegar

- 1 tbsp water

- 150g butter, melted

- Chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley or tarragon) for garnish


Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix together the ground beef, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, mustard, salt, and pepper. Shape into patties and set aside.

2. In a large pan, heat some vegetable oil and fry the potato strips until golden brown and crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside.

3. In a small saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, white wine vinegar, and water. Place the saucepan over low heat and slowly drizzle in the melted butter, whisking continuously until the sauce has thickened.

4. In a separate pan, cook the beef patties to your desired level of doneness.

5. Serve the beef patties with the pommes frites and drizzle the Cheat's Béarnaise sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs.

6. Enjoy your delicious Steak Haché with Pommes Frites & Cheat's Béarnaise Sauce!



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