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Ghost Pepper Crusted Steak and Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes

The ghost pepper-crusted steak is all sorts of spicy and the three-cheese mashed potatoes help control some of the heat from the steak.
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Cook Time: 30 minutes
Inactive Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 422kcal

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Large pot
  • Skillet

Ingredients

Ghost Pepper Crusted Sirloin:

  • pound sirloin steak
  • Ghost pepper salt or any other flavored salt of your choosing or use regular salt.
  • Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • Special equipment: Aluminum foil baking sheet, and baking rack

Three Cheese Mashed Potatoes:

  • 5 medium Yukon gold potatoes
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • ½ cup half-and-half or heavy cream, may need more depending on desired consistency
  • ½ cup ricotta cheese strained, preferably
  • cup white shredded cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon fresh minced chives
  • Garlic powder paprika, and cayenne powder to taste

Instructions

Prepare the Ghost Pepper Crusted Steak:

  • Preheat the oven to 275ºF. Pat the sirloin dry and season all over with the ghost pepper salt and the pepper. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place the baking rack on top. Place the steak on the rack and transfer to the oven.
  • Bake for 35-45 minutes.
  • At the 35 minute mark, begin taking the internal temperature of the steak. Cook until desired internal temperature is reached, 130º-135ºF for medium-rare. Remove from the oven, leaving the oven on. Cover loosely with foil and rest for 15 minutes.

Prepare the Three-Cheese Mashed Potatoes:

  • Peel the potatoes and cut them into large cubes. Transfer to a large pot and cover with water and add 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Bring to a boil and cook for 20-25 minutes. Drain. Transfer the potatoes to a large bowl with the butter, half-and-half, ricotta cheese, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and half the minced chives. Using a potato masher, mash the potatoes until smooth, adding more half-and-half if necessary until desired consistency is reached.
  • Taste and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and a touch of cayenne powder if desired. Pour the mixture into an oven-safe casserole dish and transfer to the warm oven as you finish the steak.

Sear the Steak:

  • After the steak has finished resting, melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium-high until melted and frothy. Sear the steak for 1 minute per side and transfer to a cutting board to slice.

To Serve:

  • Sprinkle the remaining minced chives over the warm potatoes. Divide the mashed potatoes between bowls and serve with the sliced steak. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 422kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 25g | Sodium: 310mg | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin C: 1mg
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