STEAK WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES😍
Hands up if you are in need of a meal so good it makes you do a happy dance🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️ The perfectly seared filet is obviously the star of the show, but honestly these roasted sweet potatoes are a close second. Perfectly crisp yet tender, you’re gonna wanna make this ASAP😍
Serves 2.
Ingredients:
For the Steak:
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2 filets or your favorite steak
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2-3 tbsps ghee
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
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1 large sweet potato
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2 tbsps coconut, avocado, or olive oil
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½ tsp garlic powder
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½ tsp paprika
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Salt and pepper to taste
For the Side Salad:
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1 tsp grated garlic
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1 tsp Dijon mustard
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Juice ½ lemon
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2-3 tbsps balsamic vinegar
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2-3 tbsps olive oil
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2 cups spring lettuce
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1 avocado
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Cherry tomatoes
Directions:
For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:
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Preheat the oven to 425.
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Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes and cut into ½” slices.
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Mix the sweet potatoes with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper.
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Lay them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
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Roast for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Do not open the oven door and do not flip! Important for optimal crispiness.
For the Steak:
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Get a cast iron pan really nice and hot and then add the ghee.
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Pat the filets really nice and dry then season with salt and pepper on both sides.
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Sear on high for 4-5 minutes untouched until a nice crust has developed. Flip and cook for 2-3 more minutes on medium high depending on thickness.
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Remove from pan and set aside to rest for 3-5 minutes.
For the Side Salad:
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In the bottom of a bowl, whisk the garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper.
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Add the lettuce and avocado and toss to combine.
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Serve with the steak and sweet potato slices and enjoy!