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Steak and potatoes for two

Delicious steak and potatoes is the perfect recipe for date night in. The twice bake potatoes alone are enough to impress the socks off your loved one. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 527 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the twice baked potatoes
  • 2 large potatoes
  • 2 tbsp cream cheese
  • 1 cup grated cheddar cheese + more for topping
  • 2 tbsp chopped chives
  • salt and pepper to taste
For the garlic thyme butter steak
  • 400 g sirloin steak, on the bone (Rib-eye, fillet or rump can be substituted)
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. For the twice baked potatoes: Pre-heat the oven to 180°C/350ºF. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet then bake until a sharp knife can easily be inserted (approximately 30-45 minutes.)
  2. Remove from the oven and halve the baked potatoes. Carefully scoop out the flesh. Drizzle the potato skins with a few teaspoons of olive oil then place back in the oven and allow to bake for 10-15 minutes until crisp. 
  3. Mash the cooked potato with cream cheese, grated cheese and chives and season to taste. Spoon the filling back into the potato skins and top with more grated cheese. Place back in the oven to bake for another 10-15 minutes or until golden and bubbling. 
  4. To cook the steak, heat a cast-iron pan over high heat. 
  5. Season the steak generously with salt then place in the pan to sear for 2 minutes per side, depending on thickness and required doneness. 
  6. Add butter to the pan along with thyme and garlic then baste the steak with the flavored butter for another 1-2 minutes or until steak is cooked to your preference. Keep in mind that the steak will continue cooking while it's resting so it's a good idea to remove it from the pan just before done to your preference. For a rare steak, remove it from the pan when the internal temperature reads 55ºC/130ºF on a meat thermometer, for medium rare remove when it's at 60ºC/135ºF. 
  7. Remove the steak from the pan and allow to rest for 5-10 minutes before carving and serving with the twice baked potatoes. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 527kcal (26%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 56g (112%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 143mg (48%) Sodium 417mg (17%) Potassium 1448mg (41%) Fiber 4g (16%) Vitamin A 550IU (11%) Vitamin C 22.9mg (25%) Calcium 249mg (25%) Iron 9.2mg (51%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 527

% Daily Value*

Calories 527kcal 26%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 56g 112%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 143mg 48%
Sodium 417mg 17%
Potassium 1448mg 31%
Fiber 4g 16%
Vitamin A 550IU 11%
Vitamin C 22.9mg 25%
Calcium 249mg 25%
Iron 9.2mg 51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.