Description
Steak with Green Sauce and Mashed Sweet Potatoes is a delightful dish that combines rich, juicy steak with a vibrant herbaceous sauce and creamy mashed sweet potatoes. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, this meal offers a satisfying balance of flavors and textures. The bright green sauce elevates the steak, while the sweet potatoes provide comforting creaminess. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough to serve guests, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (8 oz each)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (optional)
- 1/2 cup fresh parsley, packed
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
- 1 tablespoon fresh oregano (or basil)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons apple vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (or olive oil for dairy-free)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or coconut milk (or dairy-free option)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in salted water until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season steaks with salt, pepper, and garlic powder if desired. Sear for about 4-5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- In a food processor, combine parsley, cilantro, oregano (or basil), lemon juice, olive oil, minced garlic, chili flakes (optional), salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
- Return drained sweet potatoes to pot; add butter (or olive oil), heavy cream (or coconut milk), salt, pepper, and cinnamon if using. Mash until creamy.
- Serve mashed sweet potatoes topped with steak and drizzled green sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plated serving
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 36g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 24g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 95mg