This elegant dish “Seared Beef Steak with Creamy Potatoes and Sautéed Vegetables” brings together the perfect balance of flavors and textures, combining a juicy, perfectly cooked beef steak with creamy mashed potatoes, tender sautéed vegetables, and a rich, velvety sauce. Whether for a special occasion or a fancy dinner at home, this meal is guaranteed to impress with its simplicity yet luxurious feel.

Ingredients

For the steak:

  • 2 beef filet steaks (about 6 oz each, 1.5 inches thick)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 sprigs of fresh rosemary
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter

For the creamy potatoes:

  • 2 large potatoes (Yukon Gold or russet)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)

For the sautéed vegetables:

  • 1/2 bunch asparagus, trimmed
  • 1 small head of broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

For the sauce:

  • 1/2 cup beef or vegetable stock
  • 1/4 cup red wine (optional, or use more stock)
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
  • 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Potatoes

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the cream and butter, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 2: Cook the Vegetables

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the cream and butter, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 3: Sear the Steak

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the cream and butter, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 4: Make the Sauce

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the cream and butter, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

Step 5: Plating and Serving

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes into evenly sized chunks. Place them in a pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for about 15 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add the cream and butter, then mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside and keep warm.

Savor the elegance of simplicity, where every bite feels like a celebration.

The tender steak, packed with flavor from the garlic and rosemary, is complemented beautifully by the silky mashed potatoes and crisp vegetables. The luxurious sauce adds a layer of richness to the dish, making every bite a perfect harmony of tastes. This is the kind of meal that turns any evening into an unforgettable experience.