Steak-Frites

Directions

1. 1
   With a sharp knife, make small incisions, about 1 1/2 inches apart in the fat around the outside of each steak.
2. 2
   Melt 3 tablespoons of the butter in a large heavy skillet or saute pan over high heat until hot but not smoking.
3. 3
   Add the steaks and sear for 1 minute on each side.
4. 4
   Reduce the heat to medium.
5. 5
   Season the steaks generously with salt and pepper and continue cooking, turning the steaks every other minute, until you see little pearls of blood come to the surface, about 6 to 8 minutes.
6. 6
   The steaks should be cooked rare to medium for juicy, tender meat.
7. 7
   Remove the steaks and place them on warmed plates.
8. 8
   Over medium heat, deglaze the pan with the water and swirl in the remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
9. 9
   Drizzle these pan juices over the meat and serve at once with fries.