Dry-Aged Steaks with Smashed Yukon Potatoes and Buttered Leeks
- 1 pound Yukon Gold potatoes, unpeeled, cut in 2 or 3 pieces each if large
- 4 tablespoons ( 1/2 stick) unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 to 1/2 cup whole milk, warmed
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 pound leeks, roots and dark green tops trimmed
- Two 10- to 12-ounce bone-in dry-aged strip loin steaks, about 1 inch thick
- Balsamic-Roasted Mushrooms
- Boil the potatoes in abundant salted water until they are soft, about 20 minutes (depending on the size).
- Drain and put them into a large bowl with 2 tablespoons of the butter, the olive oil, sour cream, and 1/4 cup warm milk.
- Smash with a fork or potato masher until the potatoes are creamy but still have some texture, adding more milk if needed.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- While the potatoes are boiling, cut the white part of the leeks in half lengthwise, then slice into thin half-moons.
- Rinse well in a colander under running water.
- Cook the leeks with the remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a skillet over low heat until they are very tender, about 15 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Season the steaks with salt and pepper.
- Grill, broil, or saute to your preferred doneness, 5 to 7 minutes per side for medium-rare.
- Transfer the steaks to a plate and let stand for 5 minutes while you prepare the plates.
- On each of four plates, mound the leeks in the center, using the back of a large spoon to form them into a ring.
- Mound the potatoes in the center.
- Cut the steaks crosswise into slices and arrange them over the top of the potatoes and leeks.
- Drape the mushrooms over the steak, if using.
potatoes, butter, extra virgin olive oil, sour cream, milk, salt, leeks, loin, mushrooms
Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/dry-aged-steaks-with-smashed-yukon-potatotes-and-buttered-leeks (may not work)