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Elegant Pan-Seared Steak Dinner with Roasted Potatoes, Asparagus & Creamed Spinach
Indulge in a sophisticated and flavorful dinner featuring perfectly pan-seared steak basted with butter, garlic, and rosemary, accompanied by crispy roasted baby potatoes and tender asparagus, all rounded out with a rich and creamy Parmesan spinach side. This recipe is perfect for a special occasion or a fancy family meal.
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#Dinner
#Fancy
#Special Occasion
#Beef
#Roasted Vegetables
#Creamed Spinach
#Main Course
#Holiday Meal
Full Plated Dinner with Steak and Sides
Recipe Information
10m
Prep Time
1h 8m
Cook Time
1h 18m
Total Time
2
Servings
Medium
Modern American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
850
Calories
60g
Protein
60g
Carbs
45g
Fat
Perfectly Sliced Pan-Seared Steak
Ingredients
Servings: 2
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Roasted Potatoes and Asparagus
Instructions
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- Pat the beef steaks thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper.2m
Preview2mPreviewPat the beef steaks thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season generously on all sides with salt and black pepper. - Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers and just begins to smoke. Carefully place the seasoned steaks in the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep, golden-brown crust forms.8m
Preview8mPreviewHeat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a heavy-bottomed or cast-iron pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers and just begins to smoke. Carefully place the seasoned steaks in the hot pan and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep, golden-brown crust forms. - Reduce the heat to medium. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter and aromatics over the steaks, continuously basting for 2-3 minutes.5m
Preview5mPreviewReduce the heat to medium. Add butter, smashed garlic cloves, and fresh rosemary sprigs to the pan. Tilt the pan and spoon the melted butter and aromatics over the steaks, continuously basting for 2-3 minutes. - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the baby potatoes. In a large bowl, toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet.5m
Preview5mPreviewPreheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Halve the baby potatoes. In a large bowl, toss them with 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread them in a single layer on a baking sheet. - Roast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender on the inside and golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, flipping them halfway through.25m
Preview25mPreviewRoast the potatoes in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender on the inside and golden brown and slightly crispy on the outside, flipping them halfway through. - While the potatoes are roasting, trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Toss them with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.3m
Preview3mPreviewWhile the potatoes are roasting, trim the woody ends off the asparagus. Toss them with the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper. - Add the seasoned asparagus to the baking sheet with the potatoes during the last 10-12 minutes of potato roasting, or roast them on a separate tray until they are tender-crisp and bright green.12mPreview12mPreviewAdd the seasoned asparagus to the baking sheet with the potatoes during the last 10-12 minutes of potato roasting, or roast them on a separate tray until they are tender-crisp and bright green.
- In a clean pan, sauté the baby spinach over medium heat until completely wilted. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste.8m
Preview8mPreviewIn a clean pan, sauté the baby spinach over medium heat until completely wilted. Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper to taste. - Transfer the seared steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for at least 10 minutes. This crucial step allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring a tender and flavorful steak.10m
Preview10mPreviewTransfer the seared steaks to a cutting board and let them rest for at least 10 minutes. This crucial step allows the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, ensuring a tender and flavorful steak. - After resting, slice the steak against the grain into your desired thickness.1mPreview1mPreviewAfter resting, slice the steak against the grain into your desired thickness.
- Arrange the sliced steak, roasted potatoes, roasted asparagus, and creamed spinach elegantly on individual plates. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.3mPreview3mPreviewArrange the sliced steak, roasted potatoes, roasted asparagus, and creamed spinach elegantly on individual plates. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
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