Grilled Steak with Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans!

🥩 Grilled Steak with Roasted Potatoes & Green Beans

🍽️ Serves: 2–3

⏰ Prep time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook time: 25–30 minutes

⭐ Level: Easy

🧂 Ingredients

For the Steak:

• 2 beef steaks (sirloin, ribeye, or striploin — about 200–250 g each)

• 1 tbsp olive oil

• 1 garlic clove, minced

• 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (optional)

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 tbsp butter (for finishing)

For the Roasted Potatoes:

• 400 g baby potatoes (or regular potatoes, cut into chunks)

• 1½ tbsp olive oil

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• ½ tsp paprika (optional for colour)

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tbsp chopped parsley (for garnish)

For the Green Beans:

• 200 g fresh green beans, trimmed

• 1 tsp olive oil or a small knob of butter

• Salt and pepper to taste

• 1 tsp lemon juice (optional for freshness)

👩‍🍳 Instructions

🥔 Step 1: Roast the Potatoes

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (fan 180°C) / 400°F / Gas 6.

2. Toss potatoes with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.

3. Spread evenly on a baking tray and roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway, until golden and crisp.

4. Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving.

🥩 Step 2: Prepare and Grill the Steak

1. Pat steaks dry with kitchen paper. Rub both sides with olive oil, garlic, herbs, salt, and pepper.

2. Preheat a grill pan or barbecue over medium-high heat.

3. Grill steaks for 3–5 minutes per side (depending on thickness and preferred doneness).

4. Add butter during the last minute for extra flavour.

5. Rest the steaks on a plate, covered loosely with foil, for 5 minutes before slicing.

🥦 Step 3: Cook the Green Beans

1. Bring a pan of salted water to a boil and add green beans.

2. Blanch for 2–3 minutes until bright green and just tender.

3. Drain and toss with olive oil or butter, salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

🍽 Step 4: Assemble and Serve

• Plate the steak slices alongside roasted potatoes and green beans.

• Drizzle any steak juices from the resting plate over the meat.

• Serve immediately while warm.

🌿 Optional Additions

• Add a peppercorn sauce or garlic butter for extra indulgence.

• Roast a few cherry tomatoes or shallots with the potatoes for extra sweetness.

• Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the green beans for a Mediterranean touch.

💡 Q&A Section

Q1: What’s the best steak cut for grilling?
👉 Ribeye for juiciness, sirloin for leaner meat, or fillet for tenderness.

Q2: How do I know when my steak is done?
👉 Use a meat thermometer:

• Rare: 50°C / 120°F

• Medium-rare: 55°C / 130°F

• Medium: 60°C / 140°F

• Well done: 70°C / 160°F

Q3: Can I roast the green beans instead?
👉 Yes! Toss them with olive oil and roast at 200°C for 12–15 minutes for a slightly crispy texture.

Q4: What can I serve with this meal?
👉 Try a side salad, garlic butter mushrooms, or a glass of red wine like Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot.