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NY Strip Steak and Smashed Potatoes

Seared NY strip steak served with crispy smashed creamer potatoes and bourbon-flambéed shallots.

Sam Sternstein
Prep
10m
Cook
25m
Steps
9
Servings
2
Difficulty
Easy

Method

  1. Step 1Salt the steak

    Generously salt the NY strip steak and let it come to room temperature.

    SteakSalt
  2. Step 2Bake the potatoes

    Bake or microwave the creamer potatoes until soft, then let them cool.

    Potato
  3. Step 3Smash the potatoes

    Gently smash the potatoes to create surface area.

    Potato
  4. Step 4Fry the potatoes

    Fry the potatoes in oil at 350°F on both sides until crispy, then season with salt and garlic powder.

    PotatoVegetable oilSaltGarlic powder
  5. Step 5Sear the steak7 min

    Sear the steak in a ripping hot pan for 3.5 minutes on both sides.

    Steak
  6. Step 6Rest the steak

    Remove the steak from the pan and let it rest.

    Steak
  7. Step 7Deglaze with vinegar

    Add the thinly sliced shallots and 1/3 cup of red wine vinegar to the pan to deglaze.

    ShallotRed wine vinegar
  8. Step 8Flambé with bourbon

    Add a shot or so of bourbon to flambé.

    Bourbon
  9. Step 9Serve the steak

    Serve the steak topped with the sautéed shallots and smashed potatoes.

    SteakShallotPotato

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