I discovered this combination when looking to elevate leftover steak and potatoes, and it’s since become a requested favorite for special dinners at home.
Essential Ingredients
- Russet potatoes: Their starchy flesh creates the fluffiest interior.
- Quality steak: Choose well-marbled cuts for the best flavor. Sirloin offers great value.
- Avocado oil: Its high smoke point is perfect for searing steak.
- Heavy cream: Creates the silkiest sauce texture.
- Fresh garlic: Use recently purchased bulbs for the brightest flavor.
- Parmesan: Freshly grated melts smoothly into the sauce.
Creating Your Steakhouse Experience
- Step 1:
- Start with room temperature steak for even cooking.
- Step 2:
- Scrub potatoes thoroughly and dry completely for crispy skins.
- Step 3:
- Pierce potatoes several times before baking to prevent bursting.
- Step 4:
- Season the potato skins generously – they should sparkle with salt.
- Step 5:
- Cut steak against the grain into uniform pieces.
- Step 6:
- Get your pan screaming hot before adding the steak.
- Step 7:
- Don’t move the steak pieces once they hit the pan.
- Step 8:
- Listen for the sizzle to know your heat is right.
- Step 9:
- Add butter and garlic only after reducing heat to prevent burning.
- Step 10:
- Let sauce reduce until it coats the back of a spoon.
- Step 11:
- Add cheese gradually to prevent clumping.
- Step 12:
- Time everything so potatoes are hot when serving.
- Step 13:
- Drop potatoes firmly to create fluffy interiors.
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