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Ingredients
FOR THE STEAK
- 2
1-inch-thick boneless rib-eye steaks (about 2 pounds), trimmed of excess fat
- 1 tsp.
seasoned salt
-
Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp.
salted butter, melted
FOR THE POTATOES
- 2 1/2 lb.
Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and quartered
- 1 tsp.
kosher salt, plus more for the water
- 6 tbsp.
salted butter, cut into pieces
- 4 oz.
cream cheese, at room temperature
- 3/4 c.
half-and-half, plus more as needed
-
Black pepper, to taste
FOR THE SALAD
- 1
5-ounce bag baby spinach
- 6
white mushrooms, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp.
olive oil
- 1 tbsp.
red wine vinegar
- 1/2 tsp.
kosher salt
-
Black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 c.
crumbled blue cheese
- 1/2 c.
crispy fried onions
Description
- For the steak: Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Sprinkle the steaks on both sides with the seasoned salt and a few grinds of pepper. Brush all over with the melted butter. Add to the pan and sear until a crust forms on the underside, about 4 minutes. Flip and cook until crusty on the second side, 4 to 5 minutes more for medium rare. Let rest 15 minutes.
- 2Meanwhile, for the mashed potatoes: Put the potatoes in a large pot, cover with water and season with salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain well. While still hot, return to the pot and add the butter, cream cheese, half-and-half, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mash, adding more half-and-half as needed.
- 3Once the steaks have rested, slice them against the grain.
- 4For the salad: Combine the spinach and mushrooms in a large bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil and vinegar and sprinkle with the salt and a few grinds of pepper. Toss well.
- 5To serve, divide the mashed potatoes among bowls. Top with the sliced steak. Mound the salad on top and sprinkle with the blue cheese and fried onions.