🥩🍄 Steak with Mushroom Sauce & Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Overview:
A juicy, seared steak served with a silky, savory mushroom sauce, nestled next to buttery, creamy mashed potatoes. It’s a classic steakhouse-style dish that brings comfort and sophistication to your table.
🔪 Main Components
🥩 The Steak
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Cuts: Ribeye, NY strip, filet mignon, or sirloin
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Seasoning: Kosher salt, cracked black pepper, garlic powder
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Cooking Method:
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Sear in a hot skillet with butter and herbs (like rosemary or thyme)
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Optional: Finish in the oven depending on thickness
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Rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing
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🍄 Creamy Mushroom Sauce
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Mushrooms: Cremini, baby bella, or a mix
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Garlic & shallots (minced)
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Butter & olive oil for sautéing
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Deglazer: White wine, beef broth, or dry sherry
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Cream: Heavy cream or half-and-half
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Flavor boosters: Dijon mustard, Worcestershire, fresh thyme
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Finish: Simmer until thick and glossy, season to taste with salt and pepper
🥔 Creamy Mashed Potatoes
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Potatoes: Yukon Golds or Russets (peeled, boiled)
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Butter: Lots!
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Cream: Heavy cream or milk (warmed)
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Seasoning: Salt, white pepper, and optional roasted garlic
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Tip: Mash while hot and whip until fluffy but not gluey
🍽️ Assembly
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Scoop a bed of mashed potatoes on the plate
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Slice steak (if desired) and place alongside or on top
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Generously spoon mushroom sauce over the steak
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Garnish with chopped parsley, chives, or a sprig of thyme
🍷 Pairing Suggestions
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Wine: A bold Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, or Malbec
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Side ideas: Roasted green beans, steamed asparagus, or a crisp side salad
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