Pan-Seared Steak with Herbed Mushroom Cauliflower Mash

Name: Pan-Seared Steak with Herbed Mushroom Cauliflower Mash
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: South African
Ingredients: 12 ounce sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick); 1 tablespoon olive oil (divided); 0.5 teaspoon salt (divided); 0.25 teaspoon black pepper (divided); 0.5 head cauliflower (riced); 0.25 cup chicken broth; 4 ounce cremini mushrooms (sliced); 1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped); 0.5 cucumber (sliced); 0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved); 0.25 red onion (thinly sliced); 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Tender, pan-seared steak perfectly cooked, accompanied by a creamy cauliflower mash infused with earthy mushrooms and fresh herbs, alongside a refreshing simple salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 15 min
Total: 25 min
Servings: 2
Cuisine: South African
Difficulty: Easy
Cost: $10.90/serving

Dietary

Gluten-Free
Dairy-Free
Nut-Free
Soy-Free
Egg-Free
Whole30
High-Protein
Low-Carb

Ingredients

12 ounce sirloin steak (about 1-inch thick)
1 tablespoon olive oil (divided)
0.5 teaspoon salt (divided)
0.25 teaspoon black pepper (divided)
0.5 head cauliflower (riced)
0.25 cup chicken broth
4 ounce cremini mushrooms (sliced)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley (chopped)
0.5 cucumber (sliced)
0.5 cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
0.25 red onion (thinly sliced)
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

Pat sirloin steaks dry and season generously with 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper. Heat 1/2 tablespoon olive oil in a heavy-bottomed skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat until shimmering.
Sear steaks for 3-5 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until desired doneness. Remove steaks from skillet and let rest on a cutting board.
While steak rests, add remaining 1/2 tablespoon olive oil to the same skillet. Add sliced cremini mushrooms and cook for 3-5 minutes until browned and tender.
Add riced cauliflower and chicken broth to the skillet with mushrooms. Cover and cook for 3-5 minutes, until cauliflower is tender. Remove from heat, mash thoroughly with a fork or potato masher, then stir in chopped fresh parsley and remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon black pepper.
In a small bowl, combine sliced cucumber, halved cherry tomatoes, thinly sliced red onion, and red wine vinegar to make a quick salad.
Slice the rested steak against the grain. Serve the sliced steak with the herbed mushroom cauliflower mash and the simple salad.

Notes

Allowing the steak to rest for a few minutes after cooking is crucial for juiciness. If you prefer, a different tender cut of beef like flank steak can be used.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: 532
Protein: 39.9 g
Carbohydrates: 19.3 g
Fat: 32.8 g
Fiber: 4.3 g
Sodium: 859 mg
Saturated Fat: 10.7 g
Sugar: 9.6 g
Cholesterol: 134 mg