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Easy Christmas Eve Steak Dinner
A simple yet celebratory steak dinner with perfectly seared rib eye, fluffy twice-baked potatoes, and tender asparagus, designed for a stress-free holiday meal.
👥 2 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 15m⏳ Prep: 45 min🔥 Cook: 30 min👤 James Carter📖 cookfastrecipes
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- oven
- microwave
- skillet
- baking sheet
- pan
- whisk
- measuring cup
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Take steaks out to rest at room temperature for even cooking.
2
Poke holes in potatoes, wrap in paper towel, microwave on high for ⏱️ 5 minutes, flip, and microwave for another ⏱️ 5 minutes until tender.
3
Cook beef bacon in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for about ⏱️ 4 minutes per side until almost crisp. Remove bacon and save drippings for searing steaks.
beef bacon3 slices
4
Once potatoes are cool, slice in half lengthwise, scoop out flesh, leaving 1/4 inch border. Mash scooped potato with sour cream, milk, butter, shredded Cheddar cheese, scallions, and chopped beef bacon.
milk1 tablespoonbutter1 tablespoonButter, for serving the rollsbeef bacon3 slices
5
Scoop potato filling back into potato skins and place on a baking sheet.
6
Rinse asparagus, trim woody ends, and place on the baking sheet next to the potatoes. Drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
olive oil1 tablespoonSaltteaspoon sea salt1/4Pepperteaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4
7
Heat skillet with beef bacon drippings over medium-high heat. Pat steaks dry, season generously with salt and pepper. Sear steaks for ⏱️ 4-5 minutes without moving, then flip and sear for about ⏱️ 3 minutes until a crust forms.
beef bacon3 slicesSaltteaspoon sea salt1/4Pepperteaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4
8
Move seared steaks to the sheet pan with potatoes and asparagus. Add frozen rolls to the pan. Bake for ⏱️ 10-15 minutes until steaks are cooked through, asparagus is tender, cheese is melted, and rolls are golden.
9
While baking, combine half and half and cornstarch in a microwave-safe glass measuring cup, whisk until dissolved. Microwave on high for ⏱️ 30 seconds, whisk, then another ⏱️ 15 seconds until thickened. Immediately add baby spinach, grated garlic, sea salt, freshly ground black pepper, Parmesan cheese, and sun dried tomatoes. Cover and rest for a few minutes to wilt spinach. Stir and taste, adjusting salt if needed.
cornstarch1 tablespoongarlic, grated1 cloveSaltteaspoon sea salt1/4Pepperteaspoon freshly ground black pepper1/4Parmesan Cheese1 tablespoonchopped sun dried tomatoes2 tablespoons
10
Remove everything from the oven. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over asparagus. Slice steaks against the grain. Arrange steak, potatoes, and asparagus on a plate. Drizzle steak with the sauce and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
calories
950 calories
fat Content
60g fat
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
8g fiber
sugar Content
5g sugar
sodium Content
1200mg sodium
protein Content
70g protein
carbohydrate Content
60g carbs
saturated Fat Content
25g saturated fat
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