Savory Fillet Steak with Smashed Potatoes
A comforting and decadent dish featuring tender fillet steak paired with buttery, crispy smashed potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Searing and Boiling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 fillet steaks
- 2 large potatoes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (such as rosemary or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Season the fillet steaks with salt and pepper, then sear each side for about 3-4 minutes for medium-rare.
- Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest.
- Smash the cooled potatoes with a fork.
- Heat butter in the skillet, add minced garlic, sauté until fragrant, then add the smashed potatoes and cook until crispy on the edges.
- Serve the fillet steak alongside the smashed potatoes, garnished with fresh herbs.
Notes
Let the steak come to room temperature before cooking for better flavor. Use a cast-iron skillet for optimal searing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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