Steak Frites & French Onion Soup

🥘 Ingredients

• beef stock concentrate
  1 tbsp
• beef tenderloin steak
  2 steaks
• black pepper
  3 tsp
• butter
  4 tbsp
• cooking oil
  1 tbsp
• demi-baguette
  2 slices
• dijon mustard
  ½ tbsp
• dried thyme
  ½ tsp, ½ tsp
• flour
  2 tbsp
• garlic powder
  1 tsp
• mayonnaise
  2 tbsp
• mixed greens
  2 c
• olive oil
  1 tbsp
• onion
  2 medium
• potatoes
  1 lb
• red wine vinegar
  2 tbsp
• salt
  4 tsp
• shallot
  1 medium
• sugar
  3 tsp
• swiss cheese
  2 slices
• truffle seasoning
  1 tsp
• walnuts
  ¼ cup
• water
  2 tbsp, ¼ cup

🍳 Cookware

• oven
• medium pot
• baking sheet
• baking sheet
• large bowl
• small bowl

1. 

   1

   Adjust oven racks to middle and top positions and preheat oven to 450F. oven Wash and dry potatoes , onion , shallot , mixed greens , and walnuts .

   potatoes, onion, shallot, mixed greens, walnuts
2. 

   2

   Melt butter in a medium pot over medium-high heat. Add onion (sliced), water , and a pinch of salt . Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and softened ⏱️ 8 minutes . TIP: Be sure to scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot as onions cook!

   butter: 4 tbsp, onion: 2 medium, water: ¼ cup, salt: 1 tsp
3. 

   3

   While onions cook, toss potatoes (cut into wedges) on a baking sheet with a large drizzle of cooking oil , salt , and black pepper . Roast on middle rack until browned and tender ⏱️ 20 minutes .

   potatoes: 1 lb, cooking oil: 1 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
4. 

   4

   Reduce heat under pot with onions to medium. Add flour and cook ⏱️ 1 minute . Stir in beef stock concentrate , remaining garlic powder , sugar , dried thyme , and a splash of water . Cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are caramelized ⏱️ 2 minutes .

   flour: 2 tbsp, beef stock concentrate: 1 tbsp, garlic powder: 1 tsp, sugar: 2 tsp, dried thyme: ½ tsp, water: 2 tbsp
5. 

   5

   Pat beef tenderloin steak dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining dried thyme , salt , and black pepper .

   beef tenderloin steak: 2 steaks, dried thyme: ½ tsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
6. 

   6

   Place demi-baguette on a second baking sheet lined with aluminum foil; top with swiss cheese .

   demi-baguette: 2 slices, swiss cheese: 2 slices
7. 

   7

   Strain shallot pickling liquid (made with red wine vinegar and sugar ) into a large bowl . Whisk in dijon mustard until smooth. Slowly whisk in olive oil , drizzling a bit at a time, until smooth. Season with salt and black pepper .

   shallot: 1 medium, red wine vinegar: 2 tbsp, sugar: 1 tsp, dijon mustard: ½ tbsp, olive oil: 1 tbsp, salt: 1 tsp, black pepper: 1 tsp
8. 8

   In a small bowl , combine mayonnaise and truffle seasoning to make aioli. Toss mixed greens with pickled shallot vinaigrette and top with walnuts . Serve steak with roasted potatoes, truffle aioli, soup, and salad.

   mayonnaise: 2 tbsp, truffle seasoning: 1 tsp, mixed greens: 2 c, walnuts: ¼ cup