French Steak with Mushroom-Onion Sauté and Roasted Potatoes
A French-inspired steak dish featuring a rich mushroom-onion sauté and perfectly roasted potatoes.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (2 x 8oz steaks) steak sirloin or flank
Substitute: Hanger steak
- 1 lb potatoes fingerling or small red
Substitute: Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
- 8 oz, sliced mushrooms cremini or button
Substitute: Shiitake mushrooms
- 1/2 medium, thinly sliced onion yellow
Substitute: Shallots
- 2 tbsp butter unsalted
Substitute: Olive oil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Substitute: Avocado oil
- 2 tbsp parsley fresh chopped
Substitute: Chives
- 1/4 tsp thyme dried
Substitute: Rosemary (dried)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Equipment Needed
- • Oven
- • Large oven-safe skillet (cast iron preferred)
- • Small bowl
- • Chef's knife
- • Cutting board
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories
700
Protein
55g
Carbs
50g
Fat
40g
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roasting the potatoes at a high temperature will give them a crispy exterior.
⏱️ 5 min
Technique: roasting
- 2
Wash and halve (or quarter, if large) the potatoes. Toss them with 1 tbsp of olive oil, salt, pepper, and thyme in a small bowl (coating them ensures even cooking).
⏱️ 5 min
Technique: prep
- 3
Spread the potatoes in a single layer in the oven-safe skillet. Roast for 20 minutes, or until golden brown and tender (check tenderness with a fork).
⏱️ 20 min
Technique: roasting
- 4
While the potatoes are roasting, season the steaks generously with salt and pepper.
⏱️ 2 min
Technique: seasoning
- 5
In the same oven-safe skillet (with the potatoes), add the remaining 1 tbsp of olive oil and the butter. Increase the oven temperature to 450°F (230°C).
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: sautéing/baking
- 6
Once the oil and butter are hot, add the steaks to the skillet, ensuring they sear immediately. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side for medium-rare, or longer for your preference (a hot skillet is crucial for searing).
⏱️ 6-8 min
Technique: searing
- 7
Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
Technique: resting
- 8
While the steaks are resting, add the sliced onions and mushrooms to the skillet. Sauté (cook quickly while stirring) over medium heat on the stovetop for 5-7 minutes, or until softened and lightly browned (stir frequently to prevent burning).
⏱️ 7 min
Technique: sautéing
- 9
Slice the rested steak against the grain and serve over the roasted potatoes and mushroom-onion sauté. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley.
⏱️ 1 min
Technique: slicing/plating
💡 Chef's Tips
Adding a splash of dry red wine to the mushroom-onion sauté adds depth of flavor.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- • Not using an oven-safe skillet. Ensure your skillet can withstand high oven temperatures.
- • Overcrowding the skillet, which prevents proper searing.
- • Not letting the steak rest.
Why Easy?
✓ What makes it easier:
- • Simple ingredients
- • Basic roasting and sautéing techniques
- • Minimal prep work
! What requires attention:
- • Ensuring proper searing and roasting requires attention to temperature and timing.
