Pan Steak with Mushrooms
DAIRY
FREE
NUT
FREE
PALEO
DIET
Earthy mushrooms and tender sliced beef pair well with a side dish of creamy Cauliflower Mash. This is great for the meat-and-potato lover, or anyone looking for a warm and hearty stage 1 meal.
| Prep Time 15 minutes |
Cook Time 20 minutes |
Makes 4 steaks + 2 cups sauce |
Serving Size 1 steak + ½ cup sauce |
INGREDIENTS
8 whole black peppercorns
1 sprig thyme
1 (1-lb.; 450g) skirt or New York strip steak
½ tsp. sea salt
2 cloves garlic, sliced
½ cup diced small yellow onion
1 cup fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems removed and cut in half
1 cup brown button or cremini mushrooms
2 cups homemade beef stock
METHOD
1 Bundle black peppercorns and thyme in a piece of cheesecloth, and tightly tie closed.
2 Season skirt steak on both sides with sea salt, and place in a large skillet. Add garlic, yellow onion, shiitake mushrooms, button mushrooms, beef stock, and cheesecloth bundle. Set heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.
3 Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 20 minutes or until internal temperature of steak reaches 140°F (60°C) for medium.
4 Remove steak from the skillet, and allow to rest for 10 minutes. Cut into 4 equal-size pieces.
5 Remove and discard cheesecloth bundle, and serve steak with sauce over top.
Side Dish
Cauliflower Mash
You’ll never miss the potatoes when you pair your steak with this healthy comfort dish, which you can make while the steak is cooking.
INGREDIENTS
1 medium head cauliflower
½ tsp. sea salt
¼ cup ghee
METHOD
1 Core cauliflower and cut into small florets. Place in a steamer basket in a large saucepan. Add ½ inch (1.25cm) water, set over medium-high heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 10 minutes or until florets are soft and fork-tender.
2 Drain in a colander, pressing out any excess water. Add cauliflower to a food processor fitted with a metal chopping blade, add sea salt and ghee, and process until smooth.
Pan Steak with Mushrooms