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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Levi Andrea
[email protected]This recipe sounds amazing! I'm going to try it this weekend.
Mughal Umar
[email protected]I'm definitely going to make this recipe for my next dinner party.
Leon Allen
[email protected]This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.
Annmarie Herrmann
[email protected]I had some trouble finding flash-fried steak at my local grocery store. I ended up using regular steak and it still turned out great.
Billy Lowe
[email protected]The steak was a bit overcooked for my liking, but the white bean mash was delicious.
Emilie L
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too bland for my taste. I think it could have used more seasoning.
Asad Kharal
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! The steak was cooked to perfection and the white bean mash was creamy and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Mariya Sulaiman
[email protected]This recipe was a hit with my family! The steak was cooked perfectly and the white bean mash was a great side dish.
Lar Aib Bal Och
[email protected]Delicious and easy to make! I loved the combination of the steak and the white bean mash.
ashish rijal
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The steak was tender and juicy, and the white bean mash was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Jahidur Rhaman
[email protected]I love this recipe! The steak is always cooked perfectly and the white bean mash is so creamy and delicious. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Motiur Mukta
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious! The steak was tender and flavorful, and the white bean mash was creamy and smooth. I will definitely be making this again.
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[email protected]I was pleasantly surprised by how good this recipe was. The steak was cooked perfectly and the white bean mash was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely make this again.
What What
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The steak is always cooked perfectly and the white bean mash is so creamy and delicious.
Zaki Hassan
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit with my family! The steak was tender and juicy, and the white bean mash was a great compliment. I will definitely be making this again.
Pramod Chhetri
[email protected]This recipe was absolutely delicious! The steak was cooked to perfection and the white bean mash was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal.