Pan-Seared Steak with Creamed Horseradish Spinach
- Serves
- 4 servings
- Prep
- 8 min
- Cook
- 12 min
- Cost
- $28.00
- Nutrition
- 560 cal · 48g protein
- quick
- high-protein
🍳 1 pan · Picky-eater safe bet: the plain protein, sauce on the side
Pan-Seared Steak with Creamed Horseradish Spinach is a weeknight dinner that serves 4 and is on the table in about 20 minutes, for around $28 in groceries. You'll need 1 pan, and the 8 ingredients below are everyday supermarket items. Cooking for a picky eater? Plain the plain protein, sauce on the side works on its own for the one who won't try the rest. Add it to your week and the whole grocery list lands in your Instacart cart in one tap.
Goes with: Mashed potatoes (20 min)
Contains: Dairy— based on the ingredients; brands vary, so check labels.
Cookware you'll need
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- 12-inch nonstick skilletDon't have one? Amazon →
- Instant-read meat thermometerDon't have one? Amazon →
- 8-inch chef's knifeDon't have one? Amazon →
- Large cutting boards (set of 2)Don't have one? Amazon →
- Silicone spatula & turner setDon't have one? Amazon →
- Wooden spoonsDon't have one? Amazon →
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Ingredients
- 4 steaks (6 oz each) beef strip steaks
- 1 lb fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 tbsp prepared horseradish
- 3 tbsp butter
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Steps
- Season steaks generously with salt and pepper, then sear in a hot skillet with 1 tablespoon butter for 3–4 minutes per side until they reach 145°F; set aside and rest 3 minutes.
- In the same skillet, melt remaining butter and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds, then add spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream and horseradish, stirring constantly until smooth and heated through, about 1 minute.
- Return steaks to the skillet to warm for 30 seconds, then plate with the creamed spinach mixture.
- Picky eater tip: Serve the steak plain with just salt, and keep the creamed spinach on the side.
- Make ahead: Mince the garlic and wash the spinach up to a day ahead and keep both in the fridge.
On the side: Mashed potatoes (20 min)
2 lb yukon gold potatoes
- Peel and cut the potatoes into 2-inch chunks. Cover with cold salted water, bring to a boil and cook 15 minutes, until a fork slides in easily.
- Drain, then mash with a pat of butter and a splash of milk. Season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition per serving
- Protein
- 48 g
- Carbohydrates
- 2 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
- Sugar
- 0 g
- Fat
- 39 g
- Saturated fat
- 19 g
- Sodium
- 180 mg
Estimated from the ingredients and amounts in this recipe; brands and portions vary. Not medical or dietary advice.
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