Name: Steak with Green Sauce and Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 1 inch thick); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon smoked paprika; Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 1 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/3 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice; Salt and black pepper, to taste; 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/4 cup milk (or cream, for extra richness); Salt and black pepper, to taste

Description

There’s nothing quite like a perfectly cooked steak served with a bold, herby green sauce and creamy mashed sweet potatoes. This dish strikes the perfect balance between hearty and fresh, making it an ideal choice for a special dinner at home or when you want to elevate your weeknight meals. The green sauce—similar to chimichurri—adds a vibrant, zesty kick that cuts through the richness of the steak, while the mashed sweet potatoes provide a naturally sweet and velvety base. Together, they create a restaurant-worthy meal that’s both comforting and impressive.

Ingredients

2 ribeye or sirloin steaks (about 1 inch thick)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

For the Green Sauce:

1 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/3 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar or lemon juice
Salt and black pepper, to taste

For the Mashed Sweet Potatoes:

2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup milk (or cream, for extra richness)
Salt and black pepper, to taste

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Instructions

Start by preparing the sweet potatoes. Place peeled and cubed sweet potatoes in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and return to the pot. Mash with butter, milk, salt, and pepper until smooth. Keep warm.
While the potatoes cook, make the green sauce. Combine parsley, cilantro, garlic, red pepper flakes, olive oil, and vinegar (or lemon juice) in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth but still slightly textured. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Heat a cast-iron skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat. Rub steaks with olive oil, garlic, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Cook steaks for 3–5 minutes per side, depending on thickness and desired doneness. Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
To serve, place a generous scoop of mashed sweet potatoes on each plate, top with sliced steak, and drizzle with green sauce.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes