Ingredients
1 ribeye or sirloin steak (8–10 oz) – Choose well-marbled ribeye for extra richness; sirloin works beautifully too.
Salt & black pepper, to taste – Season generously for depth.
1 tsp garlic powder – Adds savory warmth.
1 tbsp olive oil – For searing the steak to a golden crust.
2 cloves garlic, minced – Fresh garlic deepens the flavor profile.
1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried) – Earthy, aromatic note.
1 cup beef broth – The base for that luscious gravy.
1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry) – Thickens the gravy to silky perfection.
1 tbsp butter – Adds richness and sheen to the gravy.
Mashed Potatoes:
2 large potatoes, peeled and chopped – Russets or Yukon Golds give that dreamy fluffy texture.
2 tbsp butter – For creamy indulgence.
¼ cup milk – Warmed, for smoother mashing.
Salt, to taste – Season to enhance flavor.
Green Beans:
1 cup green beans, trimmed – Crisp, fresh goodness.
Salt and olive oil – Simple seasoning to highlight their natural color and crunch.
Timing
Prep time: ~10 minutes (chopping potatoes, trimming beans, seasoning steak)
Cook time: ~25 minutes (mashed potatoes, steak, gravy, green beans simultaneously)
Total time: ~35 minutes—perfectly comparable to ordering takeout, but infinitely more satisfying and homey.
Instructions
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