Garlic Butter Steak Bites With Sweet Potato Mash
Tender, juicy flank steak bites pan-seared in rich garlic butter alongside a rustic, comforting sweet potato mash. A highly satisfying, iron-rich meal ready in just 30 minutes.
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Before you start
Your 30-minute game plan
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Equipment
Large skillet · Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Prep the vegetables and measure pantry ingredients earlier in the day to shorten cook time.
Do these three things first
- 1Prep cloves garlic (minced)
- 2Set out all ingredients before cooking
- 3Measure the pantry ingredients before heating the pan
Ingredients
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Ingredients
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Next: Place the sweet potato cubes in a…
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Place the sweet potato cubes in a…
Place the sweet potato cubes in a small pot, cover with water, and add a generous pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and cook until fork-tender, about 10 to 12 minutes.
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Drain the sweet potatoes and return them…
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash with 1 tablespoon of butter, a small splash of water, salt, and black pepper until smooth. Cover to keep warm.
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While the potatoes are boiling
While the potatoes are boiling, toss the flank steak cubes with salt and black pepper.
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Heat a drizzle of olive oil in…
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the steak in a single layer and sear for 2 to 3 minutes per side until nicely browned. Push the steak to one side of the pan.
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Lower the heat to medium and melt…
Lower the heat to medium and melt 1 tablespoon of butter on the empty side of the skillet. Add the minced garlic and asparagus, tossing them in the garlic butter.
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Cook the asparagus for 3 to 4…
Cook the asparagus for 3 to 4 minutes until crisp-tender, then toss everything in the skillet together so the steak gets coated in the garlic butter. Serve immediately alongside the mashed sweet potato.
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The nutrition underneath
Why this bowl holds together
Flank steak is naturally lean and…
Flank steak is naturally lean and cooks very quickly. Avoid overcooking the bites so they remain tender and juicy.
If reheating leftovers
If reheating leftovers, do so gently in a skillet over medium-low heat with a splash of water, rather than in the microwave, to prevent the meat from becoming rubbery.
Leave the skin on your sweet…
Leave the skin on your sweet potato if you want a more rustic mash with an extra gram or two of fiber.
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