Steak with Creamy Pan Sauce, Mashed Potatoes & Garlic Asparagus

ByThe Recipe Cravings

Ingredients

For the Steak

  • 1 (200 g / 7 oz) beef steak
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • ½ sprig fresh thyme
  • ½ sprig fresh rosemary
  • ½ garlic clove (optional)
  • Salt (preferably flaky sea salt)
  • Black pepper
  • 1 tsp olive oil

For the Mashed Potatoes

  • 6–7 medium potatoes
  • 1 tbsp butter
  • 125 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
  • A pinch of ground nutmeg (optional)
  • Salt to taste

For the Garlic Asparagus

  • 250 g (9 oz) fresh asparagus
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 tsp brown sugar
  • Salt to taste

For the Creamy Pan Sauce

  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup (250 ml) beef broth
  • 125 ml (½ cup) heavy cream
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Make the Mashed Potatoes

  1. Boil the potatoes until fork-tender.
  2. Peel while still warm and mash until smooth.
  3. Stir in the butter and heavy cream, cooking over low heat until creamy.
  4. Season with salt and a pinch of nutmeg, then set aside.

2. Cook the Asparagus

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add the garlic and asparagus.
  3. Sprinkle in the brown sugar and sauté for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Season with salt and remove from the heat.

3. Cook the Steak

  1. Remove the steak from the refrigerator 30 minutes before cooking.
  2. Season with salt, black pepper, and a drizzle of olive oil.
  3. Heat a heavy skillet until very hot.
  4. Sear the steak for 3 minutes per side for medium doneness.
  5. Add the butter, garlic, thyme, and rosemary. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter over the steak for about 30 seconds per side.
  6. Transfer the steak to a plate, loosely cover with parchment paper or foil, and let it rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing.

4. Prepare the Creamy Pan Sauce

  1. Using the same skillet, stir the flour into the remaining pan juices.
  2. Gradually whisk in the beef broth until smooth.
  3. Add the heavy cream and continue stirring.
  4. Season with salt and black pepper.
  5. Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly.

To Serve

Spread the creamy mashed potatoes onto a serving plate. Slice the rested steak and place it on top. Arrange the garlic asparagus on the side, then generously drizzle the warm creamy pan sauce over the steak.

Enjoy! 🥩🥔✨

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