Steak with Roasted Sweet Potatoes

STEAK WITH ROASTED SWEET POTATOES😍

Hands up if you are in need of a meal so good it makes you do a happy dance🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️🙋🏾‍♀️ The perfectly seared filet is obviously the star of the show, but honestly these roasted sweet potatoes are a close second. Perfectly crisp yet tender, you’re gonna wanna make this ASAP😍

Serves 2. 

Ingredients:

For the Steak:

• 2 filets or your favorite steak

• 2-3 tbsps ghee

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

• 1 large sweet potato

• 2 tbsps coconut, avocado, or olive oil

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Side Salad:

• 1 tsp grated garlic

• 1 tsp Dijon mustard

• Juice ½ lemon

• 2-3 tbsps balsamic vinegar

• 2-3 tbsps olive oil

• 2 cups spring lettuce

• 1 avocado

• Cherry tomatoes

Directions:

For the Roasted Sweet Potatoes:

• Preheat the oven to 425. 

• Rinse and scrub the sweet potatoes and cut into ½” slices. 

• Mix the sweet potatoes with oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. 

• Lay them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. 

• Roast for 30-35 minutes or until tender. Do not open the oven door and do not flip! Important for optimal crispiness. 

For the Steak:

• Get a cast iron pan really nice and hot and then add the ghee. 

• Pat the filets really nice and dry then season with salt and pepper on both sides. 

• Sear on high for 4-5 minutes untouched until a nice crust has developed. Flip and cook for 2-3 more minutes on medium high depending on thickness. 

• Remove from pan and set aside to rest for 3-5 minutes. 

For the Side Salad:

• In the bottom of a bowl, whisk the garlic, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, and salt and pepper. 

• Add the lettuce and avocado and toss to combine. 

• Serve with the steak and sweet potato slices and enjoy!