Flap Steak with Shallots and Fries

Ingredients

• Beef

  • 1 cup (250 ml) red wine
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme, leaves removed
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 lb (675 g) flap steak, cut into 4 steaks
  • 2 tbsp butter

• Shallot Sauce

  • 2/3 cup (80 g) shallots, thinly sliced
  • 2/3 cup (150 ml) white wine
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (55 g) cold butter, diced

• Homemade French Fries

  • A few Russet potatoes, washed thoroughly or peeled, cut into sticks
  • Peanut, canola or olive oil (not extra-virgin), for frying
  • Large salt or fleur de sel