Here’s a classic, hearty meal of Steak and Mashed Potatoes — simple, comforting, and full of flavor.
🥩 Steak and Mashed Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 2–4)
For the Steak
- 2 ribeye, sirloin, or strip steaks (6–8 oz / 170–225 g each)
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Optional: garlic cloves, rosemary, or thyme for extra flavor
For the Mashed Potatoes
- 2 lbs (900 g) potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 tbsp butter
- ½ cup milk or cream (adjust for desired creaminess)
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Optional: 2 tbsp sour cream or cream cheese for extra richness
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook Mashed Potatoes
- Place peeled, cubed potatoes in a pot and cover with cold water. Add a pinch of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then simmer 15–20 minutes until tender.
- Drain and return to the pot.
- Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper (and optional sour cream) until smooth and creamy.
- Keep warm.
2️⃣ Cook the Steaks
- Pat steaks dry and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Optional: add smashed garlic cloves and a sprig of rosemary/thyme to the pan.
- Sear steaks 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness and desired doneness):
- Rare: 120–125°F (49–52°C)
- Medium-Rare: 130–135°F (54–57°C)
- Medium: 140–145°F (60–63°C)
- Let steaks rest 5–10 minutes before slicing.
3️⃣ Serve
- Plate steaks alongside a generous scoop of mashed potatoes.
- Optional: top potatoes with pan drippings, butter, or a simple mushroom gravy.
🔥 Tips & Variations
- Garlic mashed potatoes: Add roasted garlic to the potatoes while mashing.
- Herb butter steak: Mix butter with garlic and herbs and place on top of hot steak before serving.
- Creamy gravy: Deglaze the skillet with a splash of broth or wine and whisk in a little flour for a quick pan sauce.
- Loaded mashed potatoes: Stir in cheese, bacon bits, and green onions for extra indulgence.
If you want, I can give you a restaurant-style version with seared garlic-butter steaks and ultra-creamy whipped mashed potatoes that’s rich enough for a special dinner.
