Seared Steaks and Green Peppercorn Sauce
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Seared Steaks and Green Peppercorn Sauce with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans is an easy, elegant meal that’s guaranteed to impress! {GF}
My kids have been out of school for almost a week now which means I have two high schoolers. It seems like each school year goes by faster than the last, and this year was no exception. The end of the school year was so hectic with finals schedules, projects, functions, field trips, and this year’s 8th grade graduation hoopla!
No, I’m not the one in school, but I have to make sure that everything is on the calendar so that nothing falls through the cracks…and I’m also the resident chauffeur. It’s easier than it sounds, but I’ve been behind in my job here since spring break, which has made me behind on house cleaning and meal planning too.
For a Type A person, none of this is a good thing!
All of this said, Blue Apron saved my life during the last week of school. I had two Blue Apron meals delivered to my door that Monday, which meant I didn’t even have to think about (a) what was for dinner or (b) going to the store.
The meals are packaged beautifully in an insulated cooler and the ingredients are all labelled nicely so there’s question about which recipe they’re for.
If you’re not familiar with Blue Apron, it’s a meal delivery service with a focus on high quality, sustainable food. Blue Apron is special because they’ve partnered with experts in sustainability to create better standards for growing food and raising animals.
The meat that I serve my family is very important to me, and I love that Blue Apron only provides fish that is recommended by the Seafood Watch as well as meat with no added hormones and no sub-therapeutic antibiotics or Non-GMO ingredients.
Blue Apron has partnered with over 150 farms and designed their menus around crop-rotations that are best for the farmers. This helps replenish their soil which results in higher yield on crops.
In the traditional food supply chain, produce is picked before its ripe as it must go through the hands of many middleman before it finally reaches the supermarket. Blue Apron has pioneered a different model in order to deliver the freshest, highest quality ingredients from farm to kitchen.
This was the first time I’d ever tried Blue Apron meals, and I was completely impressed with both of them. I chose two — the Seared Steaks and Green Peppercorn Sauce with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans, and the Hoisin-Glazed Catfish with Asparagus, Daikon Radish, and Sushi Rice.
Each meal came with an easy to follow recipe, photos, and step-by-step instructions.
Deciding which meal to highlight here was difficult because they were both incredible. Ultimately, I chose the seared steaks because this is the type of meal that people go out to enjoy because they think it’s difficult to create at home. A good steakhouse dinner costs a fortune, but truthfully it’s one of the easiest meals to prepare!
Each component of this meal took only a few minutes of prep and it rivaled any steak dinner that I’ve ever ordered out.
The Hoisin-Glazed Catfish was equally delicious and was an explosion of flavor. The tangy hoisin sauce with sushi rice studded with fresh ginger was my kind of meal!
I wanted to provide you with a photo of this dish as well so that you can see exactly what I’m talking about.
The catfish was extremely easy to prepare as well, and it was on the table in just over 30 minutes.
As you can see, I had a great experience with my Blue Apron delivery. The quality was top notch, the meals were both incredible, and it’s beyond convenient. Aside from all this, I’m most impressed with their business model and their focus on the environment.
If you’re short on time but still want to make a home cooked meal for your family with quality ingredients, Blue Apron is your answer.
This Seared Steak and Green Peppercorn Sauce with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans is proof that a restaurant quality steak dinner is beyond easy. The entire meal is done within 35-45 minutes and is guaranteed to impress.
Seared Steaks and Green Peppercorn Sauce with Roasted Potatoes and Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 Strip steaks
- 1 1/2 lbs. yukon gold potatoes
- 1/2 lb. green beans trimmed
- 5 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 tablespoon whole grain dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar divided
- 2 teaspoons green peppercorns
- 2 tablespoons creme fraiche*
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Prepare and roast the potatoes:
- Remove the steaks from the refrigerator, season with salt and pepper, and bring to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 475 degrees.
- Heat a medium pot of salted water to boiling on high.
- Wash and dry the potatoes; cut into 1″ thick wedges.
- Place the potatoes on a large rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons olive oil and salt and pepper to taste; toss to coat. Arrange in single layer skin side down.
- Roast 22-24 minutes or until browned and tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from the oven and top evenly with the cheese. Set aside and keep warm.
Prepare the green beans and make the dressing:
- While the potatoes roast, wash and dry the green beans; cut off and discard the stem ends.
- In a bowl, combine the mustard and half the vinegar. Slowly whisk in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil until well combined. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook the steaks:
- While the potatoes continue to roast, pat the steaks dry with paper towels; season with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large saute pan, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil on medium high heat until hot.
- Add the steaks and cook 5-6 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. Let rest for at least 5 minutes. Drain and discard any excess drippings from the pan.
Cook and dress the green beans:
- While the steaks rest, add the green beans to the pot of boiling water. Cook, stirring frequently, 2-3 minutes or until bright green and slightly softened.
- Drain thoroughly. Transfer to a large bowl and add enough dressing to coat. Toss and season with salt and pepper.
Make the sauce:
- Heat the pan of reserved fond on medium-high heat.
- Add the peppercorns, remaining vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of water (be careful as the liquid may spatter). Cook, stirring frequently and scraping the fond from the bottom of the pan, 1-2 minutes, or until the liquid is slightly reduced in volume.
- Remove from heat and add the butter and creme fraiche; stir constantly to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Slice the steaks and assemble:
- Slice the steaks against the grain. Serve with the roasted potatoes and green beans. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Nutrition is estimated using a food database and is only intended to be used as a guideline for informational purposes.
18 Comments on “Seared Steaks and Green Peppercorn Sauce”
This is great; I didn’t know Blue Apron was so focused on sustainability! That green peppercorn sauce sounds just so good! I hope you’re finding some time to relax after such a hectic last week of school, Marcie :). Have a great weekend!
I didn’t realize how focused Blue Apron was on sustainability either and I’m completely impressed. Thanks so much Kelsie!
I’ve been so behind with the end of the school year chaos as well and could definitely use some help with meal planning! These Blue Apron meals look amazing, Marcie! So convenient and I love how easy they come together!
These really did save me last week! I hope you survive the end of the school year!
I’m a type A personality too, Marcie! So I feel your pain! The struggle is real for me, and I don’t even have any children (that walk on only 2 legs), so I can’t imagine how hectic it must be for you!! I’ve heard great things about Blue Apron, but I’ve never tried the service myself. This looks AMAZING, clearly I should give it a try!! Cheers and thanks for sharing!!
I’m not going to lie…having kids made me a little crazy but thankfully I did get used to it. 🙂 It was so fun having my meals delivered — I could really get used to that!
Your meals look good but call me old fashioned because I like to shop for each of my ingredients. I’ll go through all the potatoes looking for just the right size, steaks that are marbled just the way I like them, etc. For my daughter on the other hand, she would probably enjoy having someone do it for her. 🙂
I completely understand your logic Karen. I do think it’s a wonderful service that a lot of people need and the quality really was top notch!
haha yeahhh I’m totally type A as well and get so thrown off when I’m behind!! I’ve always thought about doing a meal delivery service for crazy weeks but still have yet to give them a try!
I hate when I’m behind…it’s like torture! I was really happy with these meals and could certainly get used to having them delivered! 🙂
I’ve wanted to try a meal service like this for the longest time. If all meals are as delicious as this, sign me up. What a perfect dish for busy weeknights!
They were that delicious and you have a few to choose from when you order. It was a tough decision!
I’m a type A, too 🙂 I love Blue Apron, it is a great service and the food is delicious. This steak looks amazing!
This service is definitely a great option when you’re busy! Thanks Mira!
I know what you mean about everything else around the house falling behind during busy times of the school year! The Blue Apron service sounds like a lifesaver during those times when you just don’t have the time or energy to meal plan and grocery shop. Both of these meals look delicious!
You must be going extra crazy since you have your own classroom AND your kids in school! I’m sure you’re almost out on summer break and hopefully you’ll kind of get to relax! 🙂
I’ve got to try blue apron soon! It’s crazy hectic in my evenings and I am thinking this will save me. Plus these meals look amazing!!
Blue Apron is a life saver and the meals were SO good — I think you’d love it!