Sunday, January 8, 2012

Cast Iron Steaks and Bacon-Wrapped Potato Skins

All day long, I was thinking about this recipe and how good it sounded!  So, I sent Darren to the supermarket to buy the steaks and I went to my mom's house and sweet talked her out of one of her prized cast-iron skillets. :-)

First, I started by covering a large baking potato in EVOO, salt and pepper and placing it in the oven for 40 minutes at 400 degrees.  Once it finished baking and cooled, I scooped out all of the middle into a bowl.


The recipe called for sharp white cheddar cheese, which I did not have.  Instead, I added to the potato pulp, sharp cheddar cheese, sour cream, butter, chives, and horseradish.  Next, I wrapped the filled potatoes with a strip of bacon and added to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.


While those were baking, a heated my cast iron skillet until it starting smoking (Even though my smoke detector starting going off, but that is what the recipe said). I added the flat iron steak that I seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper and seared on both sides for a total of 8 or 9 minutes. Next, I let the meat rest.  Once it sit for about 5 minutes to let the juices redistribute, I sliced it and topped with EVOO and chopped parsley.  Lastly, I plated the steak slices with the twice baked potato and served.

 
And, even Alex couldn't wait to eat it. "Bi! Bi! Bi! (Bite, bite, bite)"


The end results are this: My wonderful husband gave the potato and A!  He is not used to the horseradish taste, but he said it was excellent! The steak he gave a B.  He is not much for any steak that is not cooked on a charcoal grill.  Darren also stated that it may have been the "green stuff" on it that gave it a "twang".  Lol!  I also liked the twice baked potato, but also gave the steak a B.  The cut of meat was tough.  If I was to do it again, I would definitely tenderize it and grill it outside. However, Alex loved the steak and kept asking for more!

Here is a link to the recipe:
http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/food/recipes/cast-iron-steaks-and-bacon-wrapped-potato-skins/

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