entrecote "steak" with mushroom risotto

I think I'm back into making risotto again.  This was perfect with the steak.  The recipe is posted a few below under "wild mushroom risotto." It says the recipe serves 4-6 but... but between the two of us we only had a few big bites left... Maybe that's our fault but I'd recommend doubling the recipe if your serving 4-6!

The steak was rubbed with minced garlic, salt and pepper. Then cooked in a skillet with olive oil. That is it and the flavor was great!

steak, potatoes, and fresh tomatoes to "add color"

If anyone wants potato casserole, I have an entire pan left over! Let me know. Because of the rainy day I thought i would make some comfort food. My mom likes to say the potatoes casserole is an instant "clog of the arteries" dish. The steaks, purchased from Eddies, were delicious! Definitely going to get my steaks there from now on. And the tomatoes were a great touch... And taste of healthy... I guess you could say. Everything here is easy to make and goes together very well!

Potato Casserole:

32 ounce hashbrowns chunks or shredded

stick of butter

3/4 chopped onion -- medium onion chopped

pint of sour cream

can of cream of chicken soup

3 cups of shredded cheddar

TOPPING:

Corn Flakes

1/2 stick of butter

Directions: Break up hashbrowns, melt the stick of butter, then mix ALL ingredients. I used two circular cake pans because that is all I had in the lovely dorm but a nice casserole dish to fit the entire mix would be recommended. After putting mix into two circular cake pans, melt a half stick of butter and add to 2-4 cups of corn flakes. Mix together and make a nice layer on top of the dish. 35-45 on 350 degrees.

Steaks: 

I bought 4 filets from Eddies. These are extremely simple to pan-sear and still get a great flavor! I rubbed minced garlic, dried minced onion, and salt & pepper on each side of the steaks. Heat the pan with a little bit of olive oil on each side and sear each side for a few minutes on each. From there, make it how you like. I like my steak Medium rare... but if you like it cooked through, add a top to the pan to keep the heat in, lower the heat and cook however long you'd like!