Steak with Mushroom Sauce & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Steak with Mushroom Sauce & Creamy Mashed Potatoes

Introduction

Few meals feel as comforting — and quietly luxurious — as a perfectly seared steak topped with a rich mushroom cream sauce, served alongside velvety mashed potatoes. This classic combination delivers deep savory flavor, tender texture, and that irresistible buttery finish that makes every bite satisfying. Whether you’re planning a cozy dinner at home or looking to impress someone special, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between rustic comfort and restaurant-style elegance — all made right in your own kitchen.

Ingredients

For the Steak

• 2 ribeye or filet mignon steaks (about 1 inch / 2.5 cm thick, 8–10 oz / 225–280 g each)
• 1 tablespoon (15 ml) olive oil
• 1 tablespoon (14 g / 0.5 oz) butter
• Salt (about 1 teaspoon / 5 g)
• Black pepper (½ teaspoon / 1 g)

For the Mushroom Sauce

• 2 tablespoons (28 g / 1 oz) butter
• 2 cups (200 g / 7 oz) sliced mushrooms (cremini or button)
• 1 clove garlic, minced (3 g)
• ½ cup (120 ml) beef broth
• ¼ cup (60 ml) heavy cream
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon (4 g) fresh chives, chopped (for garnish)

For the Creamy Mashed Potatoes

• 4 large potatoes (about 2 lb / 900 g), peeled and cubed
• ½ cup (120 ml) milk, warmed
• 3 tablespoons (42 g / 1.5 oz) butter
• Salt (1 teaspoon / 5 g, or to taste)
• Black pepper (½ teaspoon / 1 g)

Instructions