🥩🥔 Caramelized Ribeye Steak with Creamy Mashed Potatoes
🍽️ Servings: 2
⏱️ Total Time: ~45 minutes
🔥 Part 1: Caramelized Ribeye Steak
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 ribeye steaks (1–1.5 inches thick, bone-in or boneless)
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Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
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2 tbsp oil (avocado or canola)
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3 tbsp butter
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3–4 cloves garlic, smashed
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2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
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1 small shallot, thinly sliced (for caramelization)
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1–2 tsp brown sugar (for optional light caramelization crust)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Bring steaks to room temp:
Let the steaks rest at room temperature for 20–30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry thoroughly.
2. Season generously:
Season both sides with salt and pepper. Press seasoning in with your hands.
3. Sear the steaks:
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Heat oil in a cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
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Add steaks and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side for medium-rare (adjust time based on thickness and doneness).
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In the last minute of searing, sprinkle a little brown sugar on each side for a slight caramelized crust.
4. Baste with butter & aromatics:
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Reduce heat to medium.
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Add butter, smashed garlic, shallots, and thyme to the pan.
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Tilt the pan and baste the steaks with the melted butter mixture for another 1–2 minutes.
5. Rest the steaks:
Transfer steaks to a plate or cutting board and let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.
🥄 Part 2: Creamy Mashed Potatoes
🛒 Ingredients:
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2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes or Russets, peeled and cut into chunks
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½ cup heavy cream
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¼ cup whole milk (or more cream)
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4 tbsp butter
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Salt and pepper, to taste
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Optional: roasted garlic, cream cheese, or sour cream for extra richness
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Boil potatoes:
Place potatoes in cold salted water. Bring to a boil and cook until very tender, about 15–20 minutes.
2. Drain & mash:
Drain well. Return potatoes to the hot pot to let steam escape for 1–2 minutes (this prevents watery mash). Mash by hand or with a ricer.
3. Add dairy:
Warm cream and milk in a saucepan. Stir into potatoes with butter until smooth and creamy.
4. Season:
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Add more butter or cream to reach desired richness.
🍽️ Final Plating:
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Spoon a generous serving of creamy mashed potatoes onto each plate.
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Top or flank with thick slices of caramelized ribeye.
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Spoon pan juices (garlic-butter-thyme) over the steak for extra flavor.
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Garnish with fresh parsley or chives (optional).
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Serve with a glass of red wine or sparkling water with lemon.
🔄 Optional Add-ons:
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Add sauteed mushrooms or caramelized onions on top of the steak.
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Drizzle with a simple balsamic glaze or red wine reduction.
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Make it a full plate with asparagus or green beans almondine.
Would you like a reverse-sear version of the steak, or mashed potatoes with roasted garlic or truffle oil?