Just Meat & Potatoes

We had a good ole midwest meal tonight: steak and potatoes... amped up a bit of course!! First I rubbed my steaks with an amazing rosemary garlic rub. Then I topped them each with our favorite toppings, and served alongside buttermilk smashed potatoes... so good!! I love this meal - I am so excited to share it with you!!



ROSEMARY GARLIC RUB

Ingredients
2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary
1 1/2 teaspoons Lawry's seasoned salt
1 teaspoon garlic pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder with parsley
1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions
Combine the rosemary, seasoned salt, garlic pepper and garlic powder in a small bowl, mix well. Brush both sides of your steak with the olive oil. Sprinkle with the mixture, pressing onto steak. Grill or broil steak till desired doneness. (Don't forget to let it rest before diving in - makes a huge difference!!) I cook mine on the very rare side, so once I put them under the broiler with my toppings (see below) it doesn't overcook.



STEAK VERSION I: Parmesan & Caramelized Onions
This is my favorite way to eat steak... topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese and onions which have had 1/2 hour or so to sloowwly caramelize. After putting them on the steak, put it under the broiler for a few minutes to melt the cheese. Its incredibly sweet and savory at the same time... as you can see, I smothered my steak!!



STEAK VERSION II: Blue Cheese & Breadcrumbs
Sam's preferred topping... I top his steak with blue cheese crumbles and Italian seasoned breadcrumbs. I also give this a chance to sit under the broiler until the cheese begins to melt and the breadcrumbs are slightly toasted.



BUTTERMILK RANCH SMASHED POTATOES
Yummy yummy yummy mashed potatoes. This is just something I made without measuring (mom, grandma, can you believe it?!) so add the amounts as you see fit. :)
Ingredients
Yukon gold potatoes (I do 2 a person - yeah, its that good)
Cream
Butter
Hidden Valley buttermilk ranch dressing

Directions
Peel the potatoes and cut into equally sized pieces. Put them in a large pot and cover the potatoes with water. Salt the water. Boil the potatoes for 20 minutes, or until soft enough for mashing. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Mash/smash them with a fork. Add to the potatoes cream and butter (heat them in a separate pot or in the microwave before adding to the warm potatoes). Add buttermilk ranch dressing, salt and pepper to taste and enjoy!!



I made some gravy to go with the potatoes, but they really don't even need it.... yum... now I'm full and I better wrap this up because I need a nap!