Ribeye steak with caramelised onions and mashed potatoes

Ingredients

2 servings

For the ribeye steak

2ribeye steaks

large

2 Tbspoil

salt

black pepper

2garlic cloves

minced

1 tspdried thyme

2 Tbspbutter

For the caramelised onions

2onions

large, thinly sliced

2 Tbspbutter

1 Tbspolive oil

1 Tbspbrown sugar

¼ cupbalsamic vinegar

salt

pepper

For the mashed potatoes

4potatoes

large, peeled and cubed

¼ cupbutter

½ cupmilk

salt

black pepper

Instructions

Step 1

Season the ribeye steaks generously with salt and black pepper.

ribeye steaks2

salt

black pepper

Step 2

Boil the cubed potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes, then drain

Sauce Pan

Step 3

Heat the butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Skillet

Wooden Spoon

butter2 Tbsp

olive oil1 Tbsp

Step 4

Add the sliced onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes.

Wooden Spoon

onions2

Step 5

Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar.

brown sugar1 Tbsp

balsamic vinegar¼ cup

Step 7

Season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat and set aside.

Bowl

salt

pepper

Step 8

Add the butter and milk to the potatoes and mash until smooth and creamy.

Potato Masher

Step 9

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

salt

black pepper

Step 10

Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet or cast-iron pan over high heat until very hot.

Skillet

Step 11

Add the steaks to the hot skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side for medium-rare

Tongs

Step 12

In the last minute of cooking, add the minced garlic and thyme to the skillet. Spoon the melted butter over the steaks.

Spoon

Step 13

Remove the steaks from the skillet and let them rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Plate

Knife