Description
A classic comfort meal featuring a juicy, pan-seared steak served with creamy mashed potatoes and rich brown gravy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup whole milk (or more as needed)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- Salt, to taste (for potatoes)
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon butter (for gravy)
- Optional: fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- Season steaks generously with salt and black pepper on both sides. Let rest at room temperature for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook until fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and return to the pot.
- Add butter and milk to the potatoes and mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt to taste. Cover to keep warm.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear steaks for 3-4 minutes on each side (depending on desired doneness). Remove steaks and let rest for 5 minutes.
- In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of butter. Whisk in flour and cook for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually add beef broth while whisking to avoid lumps. Add Worcestershire sauce and continue to whisk until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Season to taste.
- Serve steaks with a scoop of mashed potatoes and drizzle with brown gravy. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Notes
- Let the steak rest after cooking to retain juices.
- Use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness: 130°F for medium-rare, 140°F for medium.
- You can use heavy cream instead of milk for richer mashed potatoes.
- Make gravy ahead and reheat gently if needed.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 steak with 1 cup mashed potatoes and 1/4 cup gravy
- Calories: 720
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 42g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 45g
- Cholesterol: 160mg