Steak And Potatoes Our Way With Salad Recipes

CAESAR SALAD WITH GRILLED STEAK AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Sprinkle potatoes with 1/2 teaspoon salt; divide between two double thicknesses of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Fold foil around potatoes and seal tightly. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 20-25 minutes or until tender, turning once. , Brush steak with 2 tablespoons dressing; sprinkle with pepper and remaining salt. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 22-26 minutes or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), turning once., Open foil carefully to allow steam to escape; transfer potatoes to a large bowl. Add cheese and remaining dressing. Thinly slice steak. Toss lettuce, onions and steak with potato mixture.

WARM STEAK AND POTATO SALAD

Steps:

• Drizzle the steak with vegetable oil and very liberally, season the steak with salt and pepper, to taste. Let the steak sit out at room temperature for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F and heat the grill to hot.
• In a small bowl, mix together the garlic, olive oil, and a generous pinch of salt and pepper. Lay the potatoes on a baking sheet and toss with the garlic-infused oil. Roast the potatoes for 18 minutes, or until deep golden, turning halfway through. Set the potatoes aside.
• Place the seasoned steak on the hot grill and grill the steak until an instant-read thermometer reads 125 degrees F for medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side. Remove the steak from the grill and let rest under tented foil.
• To assemble the salad: Divide the lettuce among 4 plates. Sprinkle on the halved tomatoes. Divide the warm potatoes among the plates. Drizzle with the Sour Cream-Bacon Dressing. Slice the steak thinly on the bias and fan on top. Top the salad with the shredded Cheddar cheese.
• In a small bowl, whisk together the mustard, vinegar, sour cream, and garlic powder. Drizzle in the oil and bacon fat to emulsify. Whisk in the chopped bacon, green onions, and season with salt, and pepper, to taste, if necessary.

STEAK, MASHED POTATOES AND SALAD

Steps:

• STEAK: Heat saute pan over high heat. Salt and pepper steaks on both sides. Sear on both sides until crust forms about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a preheated 400 degree F oven for 5 minutes.
• To make sauce: in the saucepan that you cooked the steak, place over high heat and add wine. Reduce until almost dry add butter 1 piece at a time until emulsified season with salt and pepper.
• MASHED POTATOES: Place potatoes in saucepot, cover with water and pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until tender. Drain well. Heat milk and butter together add to potatoes using potato masher, mash. Add salt and pepper and truffle oil. Set aside and keep warm.
• SALAD: Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a saucepan, add onion and sweat for 5 minutes, add apple, vinegar and remaining 1/4 cup olive oil. Toss string beans, beets and Romaine lettuce. Let vinaigrette cool and toss with salad. Drizzle with truffle oil.