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Bold, Native Australian Flavours in a Perfectly Seared Steak!
Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Serves: 2
This Wattleseed & Pepperberry Crusted Beef Steak brings an earthy, smoky richness with a hint of spice from native Australian ingredients. Paired with creamy sweet potato mash, it’s a simple yet elegant dish that highlights Tender Gourmet Butchery’s premium beef steaks.
Wattleseed enhances the meat’s natural savoury depth, while pepperberry adds a unique, slightly fruity heat—making this dish an Aussie-inspired gourmet experience!
1. Ingredients
For the Steaks:
- 2 Tender Gourmet Butchery Beef Steaks (Ribeye, Sirloin, or Scotch Fillet)
- 1 tablespoon ground wattleseed
- ½ teaspoon ground pepperberry
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon butter
For the Sweet Potato Mash:
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ¼ cup milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
2. Instructions
Let’s get cooking! Follow these steps for a perfectly crusted steak with silky smooth mash.
- Prepare the Steak Rub: In a small bowl, mix wattleseed, pepperberry, smoked paprika, and salt. Coat both sides of the steaks evenly with the spice blend.
- Cook the Sweet Potato:
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add sweet potato cubes and cook until soft (about 12-15 minutes).
- Drain and mash with butter, milk (or cream), salt, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Sear the Steaks:
- Heat olive oil in a heavy skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Add steaks and sear for 3-4 minutes per side (for medium-rare).
- In the last minute of cooking, add butter to the pan, basting the steaks for extra flavour.
- Rest & Serve:
- Let the steaks rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve alongside sweet potato mash and garnish with extra pepperberry or fresh herbs if desired.
Cooking Tips
- For extra tenderness, bring steaks to room temperature before cooking.
- To enhance the crust, press the spice blend firmly onto the steak before searing.
- For medium doneness, cook steaks for 4-5 minutes per side.
