In steak frites, French fries are served with what meat?

In steak frites, French fries are served with beefsteak.

The dish’s name is essentially a direct description: steak means a cut of beef, while frites means fried potatoes in French. Steak frites is a classic brasserie meal, especially associated with France and Belgium, where it is often served with a green salad and sauce.

Historically, rump steak was commonly used. Modern versions frequently use entrecôte, the French term for rib-eye steak, or other cuts such as flank steak. The beef may be pan-fried or grilled and served rare, medium, or well done, while the potatoes are cut into chips and deep-fried.

A common mix-up is confusing steak frites with steak fries, an English expression that can mean thick-cut fries served alongside many kinds of steak. The French dish specifically pairs beefsteak with fried potatoes; chicken breast, lamb shank, and pork chop are not the defining meat.