Description
Sizzling pan-seared ribeye with caramelized onions elevates comfort dining to gourmet heights. Creamy potato mash and rich beef create a harmonious plate that beckons you to savor each luxurious, perfectly seasoned bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 ribeye steaks (about 1 lb or 454 grams total)
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
Fats and Seasonings:
- 5 tablespoons butter
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 2 medium onions, sliced
- 2 lbs (907 grams) potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar (optional, for extra flavor)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cleanse potatoes thoroughly, then dissect into uniform cubes. Submerge in a generously salted water bath, allowing them to simmer until fork-tender, approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Transfer softened potatoes to a dry vessel, pulverizing them with dairy components until achieving a silky, velvety consistency. Integrate seasonings meticulously to enhance flavor profile.
- Warm a cast-iron skillet with olive oil, introducing thinly sliced onions. Allow them to transform into a golden, caramelized state through gentle manipulation, approximately 8-10 minutes. Enhance with subtle balsamic undertones if preferred.
- Meticulously blot ribeye surfaces using absorbent cloths, ensuring maximum moisture removal. Liberally distribute salt and cracked pepper across the muscular protein.
- Elevate skillet temperature, introducing additional olive oil. Carefully position steaks, creating an immediate sizzling reaction. Sear each side for 4-5 minutes, developing a rich mahogany exterior while maintaining internal succulence.
- During final cooking moments, introduce butter, crushed garlic, and fragrant rosemary. Continuously ladle melted herbed butter over the steaks, intensifying flavor complexity.
- Extract steaks, allowing them a restful interval to redistribute internal juices. Slice against muscle grain, revealing perfectly cooked interior.
- Plate by nestling sliced ribeye atop creamy potato foundation. Crown with luxurious caramelized onions. Optional verdant parsley garnish provides visual and aromatic enhancement.
Notes
- Ensure potatoes are completely dry after boiling to achieve ultra-creamy mashed potatoes with smooth texture.
- Use room temperature butter and warm milk when mashing to prevent cold ingredients from making potato mixture gluey or lumpy.
- Select ribeye with good marbling for maximum flavor and tenderness, allowing meat to reach room temperature before cooking helps achieve even searing.
- Pat steaks completely dry before seasoning to create perfect golden-brown crust and prevent steaming instead of searing.
- Allow steak to rest after cooking so juices redistribute, keeping meat incredibly juicy and preventing dry, tough texture.
- For gluten-free option, confirm all ingredients like butter are certified gluten-free.
- Vegetarian adaptation possible by replacing steak with portobello mushrooms or grilled cauliflower steaks, maintaining similar cooking technique.
- Low-sodium version can reduce salt and use herb combinations for intense flavor without excess sodium.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 749
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 753 mg
- Fat: 50 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 48 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg