Here’s a simple, delicious recipe for a classic meal: Steak with Creamy Mushroom Sauce, Roasted Potatoes, and Asparagus. It’s elegant but totally doable at home.
🥩 Ingredients (Serves 2–3)
For the Steak & Mushroom Sauce:
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 200–250g each)
- 1 cup mushrooms, sliced (button, cremini, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion or shallot, finely chopped
- 1–2 tbsp butter
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Optional: 1 tsp Dijon mustard or a splash of white wine
For Roasted Potatoes:
- 3–4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika (optional)
For Asparagus:
- 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper
🥣 Instructions
1. Roast the Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).
- Toss diced potatoes with olive oil, salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
- Spread on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast 25–30 min until golden and crispy, flipping halfway.
2. Cook the Steaks
- Season steaks with salt and pepper.
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat, add 1 tbsp butter or oil.
- Cook steaks 3–5 min per side (depending on thickness and desired doneness).
- Remove from pan, tent with foil to rest.
3. Make the Creamy Mushroom Sauce
- In the same pan, add remaining butter and sauté onions/shallots until soft.
- Add mushrooms, cook until browned.
- Optional: splash of white wine or a pinch of salt/pepper.
- Stir in heavy cream (and Dijon if using), simmer 3–5 min until thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
4. Cook the Asparagus
- Toss asparagus with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Roast in oven with potatoes during the last 10 min, or sauté in a pan for 5–7 min until tender-crisp.
5. Plate & Serve
- Place steak on a plate, spoon mushroom sauce over it.
- Add roasted potatoes and asparagus on the side.
- Garnish with fresh herbs (optional).
✅ Tips:
- Let steak rest for a few minutes before slicing to keep it juicy.
- For extra flavor, sprinkle a bit of Parmesan over asparagus.
- Can make sauce ahead and reheat gently.
If you want, I can also give a shortcut version using one pan and the oven that makes cleanup super easy without losing flavor. Do you want me to do that?
