Description
Hearty steak and mashed potatoes bring classic comfort to dinner tables across America. Juicy meat and creamy potatoes create a perfect pairing that satisfies hunger and warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 24 steaks (ribeye, sirloin, filet mignon, or New York strip)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
- 2 pounds (900 grams) Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) milk or heavy cream (warmed)
- ¼ cup (60 grams) unsalted butter
- Salt
- Black pepper
Instructions
- Potato Preparation: Peel and cube potatoes into uniform pieces, ensuring consistent cooking and smooth texture for optimal mashed potato results.
- Boiling Stage: Submerge potato cubes in cold, salted water within a large pot, then heat to medium-high until water reaches a rolling boil, allowing potatoes to simmer until fork-tender, roughly 15-20 minutes.
- Mashing Process: Drain potatoes thoroughly, return to pot, and incorporate butter and warm milk, vigorously mashing or using a ricer to create a luxuriously creamy, velvety potato puree without any lumpy interruptions.
- Seasoning Finale: Enhance the mashed potatoes with precise salt and pepper seasoning, tasting and adjusting to personal flavor preferences, then gently cover to preserve temperature and prevent surface cooling.
Notes
- Choose Potato Precision: Select starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Gold for the creamiest, most luxurious mashed potato texture.
- Control Cooking Temperature: Keep boiling water at a steady simmer to prevent potatoes from becoming waterlogged or falling apart during cooking.
- Master Mashing Technique: Warm butter and milk beforehand to create smoother, more easily integrated mashed potatoes without cooling down the mixture.
- Season Strategically: Add salt in stages during cooking and final mixing to build layers of flavor and ensure perfectly balanced seasoning throughout the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 23
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg