FLASH-FRIED STEAK WITH WHITE BEAN MASH
When I was a child, steak houses always had something called minute steak, as in minnit, on the menu, economically attractive portions that needed a mere 60 seconds to cook through. In our house they were pronounced mynuoot steaks, as if in baffled disappointment at the meagreness of the meat provided. It's hard to throw off the idea that a steak should be something chunky and big enough to get your teeth into and I certainly like my meat rare. When I'm asked at a restaurant how I want my steak cooked, I tell them just to hit it on the head and walk it straight through. So I can do a proper, fleshly steak supper pretty damn fast, but when you're really up against it, this is the perfect almost-instant dinner. Under 5 minutes is what I'm talking about from start to finish - and that isn't bad. I could hone it down by sticking to the minute steak idea, and it's fine, only there's something like little school dinners about those sad little straggly rags of steam. This is my compromise: slender but still substantial steak that cooks for 90 seconds a side. And in that time, I've produced a garlicky, lemony, ultra-fabulous, utterly addictive bean mash. The recipe makes enough for 4, more if there are children eating too, but I have to come clean and say that I don't quite halve the amounts for the mash when there are just 2 of us eating. This is just too good, and I simply go down to two cans and a little less of everything else. I'm afraid I don't really want to reduce anything at all.
Provided by Nigella Lawson : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 25m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- First get on with the beans: put the 1/4 cup of olive oil in a saucepan add in the garlic and the lemon zest and warm through.
- Drain the beans and rinse under tap water, then add to the pan and warm through, stirring and squishing with a wide, flat spoon so that the beans go into a nubbly mush. Season, to taste. Some beans are saltier than others.
- Meanwhile, heat a teaspoon of oil in a large frying pan or skillet and cook the steaks on high for about 1 1/2 minutes a side and remove to warmed plates, sprinkling some salt, to taste, over them as you do so.
- Squeeze the lemon juice into the hot pan and let it bubble up with the meaty oil, then pour over the steaks. Serve immediately with the mash.
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Shaiza islam
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to make a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Daymoni Hunt
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll try making it again with less chili powder.
Selly Lucy
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of steak, but I really enjoyed this dish. The white bean mash was so creamy and flavorful.
jennifer steenkamp
[email protected]This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the white bean mash!
Robin Alleyne-Gibson
[email protected]I'm allergic to white beans, so I substituted mashed potatoes in this recipe. It turned out great!
Sumayo Yussuf
[email protected]This recipe is a bit too complicated for me. I prefer recipes that are simpler and easier to make.
MD Mizanur Rahman
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe to others. It's a great way to make a delicious and easy weeknight meal.
Mohammad Ashraful
[email protected]This dish is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. The steak and white bean mash are both delicious.
Kalule Joseph
[email protected]I'm a big fan of white beans, so I was excited to try this recipe. The white bean mash was creamy and delicious, and it was a great accompaniment to the steak.
Injineer Mayaq
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover steak. I had some leftover strip steak from a cookout, and it worked perfectly in this dish.
Audrey Olivier
[email protected]I loved the crispy crust on the steak. It was so flavorful and delicious.
Jolaiya Bukola
[email protected]This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think I should have added more seasonings to the steak.
Life Is Gameing
[email protected]I'm not a vegetarian, but I really enjoyed this dish. The white bean mash was so creamy and flavorful, and it was a great substitute for mashed potatoes.
Binay Bro
[email protected]I was surprised at how well the steak and white bean mash went together. This is a great dish for a weeknight meal.
Alex The Hurt
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it. I'll try making it again with less chili powder.
Princess Honour
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the steak came out overcooked. I think I should have cooked it for less time.
Rofeeq Ally
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of steak, but this recipe changed my mind. The steak was so tender and juicy, and the white bean mash was the perfect accompaniment. I'll definitely be making this again!
cabdi Casiis cumar qasin
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The steak was flavorful and the white bean mash was a nice change of pace.
Sbusiso Khoza
[email protected]I tried this recipe last night and it was a hit! The steak was so tender and the white bean mash was creamy and delicious. My family loved it.
janan Khan
[email protected]This flash-fried steak with white bean mash was an absolute delight! The steak was cooked to perfection, with a tender and juicy interior and a crispy, flavorful crust. The white bean mash was creamy and savory, and it paired perfectly with the steak