Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes with Steak & Fresh Vegetables

Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes with Steak & Fresh Vegetables

🥩 Ingredients

For the Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes:

• 3 pounds russet or Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and cubed

• 4 tablespoons butter

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• ½–¾ cup warm milk or heavy cream

• Salt and black pepper, to taste

• Optional: 2 tablespoons sour cream for extra creaminess

For the Steak:

• 2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks (1–1½ inches thick)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 2 tablespoons butter

• 2 cloves garlic, smashed

• Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)

For the Vegetables:

• 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed

• 1 cup cherry tomatoes

• 2 carrots, peeled and sliced

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• Salt and pepper

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Make the Garlic Butter Mashed Potatoes

1. Place potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold salted water.

2. Bring to a boil and cook 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender.

3. While potatoes cook, melt butter in a small pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté 1–2 minutes until fragrant (don’t brown).

4. Drain potatoes and return to the pot. Mash until smooth.

5. Stir in garlic butter and warm milk/cream until creamy.

6. Season with salt and pepper. Add sour cream if desired. Keep warm.

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2️⃣ Cook the Steak

1. Remove steak from fridge 30 minutes before cooking. Pat dry and season generously with salt and pepper.

2. Heat a skillet (preferably cast iron) over high heat. Add olive oil.

3. Sear steak 3–4 minutes per side (depending on thickness and desired doneness).

4. Reduce heat slightly, add butter, smashed garlic, and herbs.

5. Spoon melted butter over steak for 1–2 minutes.

6. Rest steak 5–10 minutes before serving.

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3️⃣ Roast or Sauté the Vegetables

Roast method:

• Toss vegetables with olive oil, salt, and pepper.

• Roast at 400°F (200°C) for 15–20 minutes.

OR sauté method:

• Cook in a skillet over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes until tender-crisp.

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🍽️ To Serve

• Spoon mashed potatoes onto the plate.

• Place steak on top or alongside.

• Add vegetables on the side.

• Finish with a dollop of herb butter on the steak for extra richness.

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If you’d like, I can also give you:

• A restaurant-style plating version

• A lighter/low-carb variation

• Or a one-pan simplified version 😊