Garlic T-bone Steak, Purple Mashed Potatoes & Arugula Salad

I sourced everything I needed for this recipe from the Harrisonburg Farmers Market! The t-bone steaks came from GlenDor, the purple sweet potatoes, and arugula came from North Mountain Produce. It all came together in this easy, protein-heavy weeknight dinner recipe.

• Jeff Gorman

Ingredients

Serves 2

• 2 t-bone steaks

• 5 tablespoons butter

• Salt

• Pepper

• Italian seasoning

• Dry minced onion

• 3 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 large purple sweet potato, cubed

• 1 bag arugula

• Olive oil

• Squeeze of lemon juice

  *These ingredients can be found at the Harrisonburg Farmers Market

Method

1. Preheat oven to 400.

2. Season steaks with salt, black pepper, Italian seasoning, and minced onion.

3. In a medium skillet, melt 4 tablespoons butter on high heat and add minced garlic cloves, stirring for 1 minute or so.

4. Add steaks to skillet and sear on both sides on high heat for 2 mins each side.

5. Transfer skillet and steaks to the oven and bake for 4 minutes.

6. To a medium pot, add sweet potatoes and cover with water. Boil until soft.

7. Drain and mash with a glug of heavy whipping cream, salt, and 1 tablespoon butter.

8. Toss the arugula with a drizzle of olive oil, squeeze of lemon juice, salt and black pepper.