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As the cooler months arrive, sometimes all we want is classic comfort food—like a hearty steak-and-potato dinner. Here, we’re boiling our potato with whole garlic cloves before mashing it, imbuing the irresistible side with aromatic notes. (Tangy crème fraîche and a drizzle of olive oil lend the mashed potato delicious creaminess.) To complete this satisfying meal, we’re adding crispy sautéed broccoli, dressed with a bit of lemon to balance the rich steak.

Ethan Mick

with Garlic Mashed Potato & Sautéed Broccoli

Seared Steak

Steak

Garlic

Lemon

Russet Potato

Broccoli

Crème Fraîche

Ingredients

Wash and dry the fresh produce. [Heat a small pot of salted water to boiling on high.](#) [Large dice the potato.](#) Peel the garlic and leave the cloves whole. Cut the broccoli into bite-sized florets. [Using a peeler, remove the yellow rind of the lemon, avoiding the white pith; mince the rind to get 2 teaspoons of zest (or use a zester).](#) [Quarter and deseed the lemon.](#)

Prepare the ingredients:

Add the **potato** and **garlic** to the pot of boiling water and cook 14 to 16 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain thoroughly and return to the pot. Off the heat, add the **crème fraîche** and  a drizzle of olive oil. Using a fork, mash to your desired consistency; season with salt and pepper to taste. Set aside in a warm place.

Cook & mash the potato:

While the potato cooks, pat the **steak** dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides. In a large pan heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium-high until hot. Add the seasoned steak and cook 2 to 3 minutes per side for medium-rare, or until browned and cooked to your desired degree of doneness. Leaving any browned bits (or fond) in the pan, transfer to a cutting board and set aside to rest for at least 5 minutes.

Cook the steak:

While the steak rests, add 2 teaspoons of olive oil to the pan of reserved fond; heat on medium-high until hot. Add the **broccoli** and season with salt and pepper.  Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes, or until lightly browned. Add **¼ cup of water** and cook, stirring occasionally and scraping up any fond from the bottom of the pan, 3 to 4 minutes, or until the water has cooked off and the broccoli has softened. Turn off the heat. Stir in the **lemon zest** and **the** **juice of 2 lemon wedges**; season with salt and pepper to taste.

Cook the broccoli:

Find the lines of muscle (or grain) of the **rested steak**; [thinly slice crosswise against the grain.](#) Divide the sliced steak, **mashed potato** and **cooked broccoli** between 2 dishes. Garnish with the **remaining lemon wedges**. Enjoy!