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Perfect 30-Minute Date Night Steak Dinner for Two

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A quick and easy steak dinner recipe perfect for date nights, featuring juicy ribeye steaks, a rich pan sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, and optional sautéed green beans.

Ingredients

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  • 2 ribeye steaks, about 8 oz (225 g) each, room temperature
  • Salt, preferably kosher or sea salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil or avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, smashed
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup dry red wine or beef broth
  • 1/2 cup beef broth (low sodium preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup whole milk or cream
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • Salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Pat the steaks dry with paper towels. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper. Let them sit at room temperature while you prepare the sides.
  2. Place chopped potatoes in a medium saucepan, cover with cold water, and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Cook until potatoes are fork-tender, about 12-15 minutes.
  3. While potatoes cook, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add green beans, sauté until tender-crisp (about 5-7 minutes). Season with salt, pepper, and a splash of lemon juice. Remove and keep warm.
  4. Drain potatoes and return to pot. Add minced garlic, butter, and milk. Mash until smooth and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover to keep warm.
  5. Heat your skillet over medium-high heat until very hot. Add oil, then steaks. Add garlic cloves and herbs to the pan. Cook steaks for about 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare (internal temp 130°F/54°C). In the last minute, add butter and spoon melted butter over steaks. Remove steaks to a plate and tent with foil to rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Pour off excess fat, leaving browned bits in the pan. Add red wine or broth to deglaze, scraping up those flavorful bits with a wooden spoon. Stir in beef broth and Dijon mustard. Simmer until sauce reduces by half and thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper. Strain if desired for a silky finish.
  7. Slice steaks against the grain and drizzle with pan sauce. Arrange mashed potatoes and green beans alongside. Serve immediately.

Notes

Pat steaks dry for a good sear. Let steaks rest for 5-10 minutes before slicing to keep juices. Use a meat thermometer to check doneness. Deglaze pan with wine or broth for a rich pan sauce. Avoid overcrowding the pan when searing steaks. Adjust cooking times for different steak cuts. Reheat leftovers gently with broth to keep moist.

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