Here’s a full classic comfort-food dinner featuring Steak, Baked Potato Salad, Green Beans, and Mac and Cheese—perfect for a hearty meal. 🥩🥔🥬🧀
1. Steak
Ingredients
- 2 ribeye, sirloin, or strip steaks (8–10 oz each)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: garlic powder, smoked paprika
Instructions
- Pat steaks dry and season with salt, pepper, and optional spices.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Cook steaks 3–5 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust for thickness).
- Let rest 5 minutes before slicing.
2. Baked Potato Salad
Ingredients
- 4–5 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2–3 green onions, chopped
- 2 hard-boiled eggs, chopped (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: paprika for garnish
Instructions
- Boil potatoes until tender (10–15 minutes), then drain and cool slightly.
- In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, mustard, green onions, eggs, salt, and pepper.
- Toss potatoes gently with dressing. Chill if desired.
- Sprinkle paprika on top before serving.
3. Green Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Boil, steam, or sauté green beans 5–7 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Sauté garlic in butter or olive oil, then toss with cooked beans.
- Season with salt and pepper.
4. Mac and Cheese
Ingredients
- 8 oz elbow macaroni
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup milk
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp flour
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Cook macaroni according to package instructions; drain.
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat, stir in flour for 1–2 minutes.
- Gradually whisk in milk until thickened.
- Stir in cheese until melted.
- Combine cheese sauce with macaroni and serve hot.
💡 Serving Tips
- Plate steak with a slice of baked potato salad on the side.
- Green beans and mac & cheese make a colorful, hearty meal.
- Add fresh parsley or chives to the mac & cheese or green beans for garnish.
If you want, I can also give a one-pan version of this meal where the steak, green beans, and potatoes cook together while mac & cheese is prepared separately—less cleanup, same delicious flavors.
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