Name: Scotch Fillet Steak with Blue Cheese Sauce and Mashed Potatoes recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 450 g potatoes halved peeled; 1/4 cup milk; 25 g butter chopped; 2 tsp olive oil; 2 x 400 g scotch fillet steak (beef); 1 eschalot finely chopped; 1 tsp fresh thyme; 1 tbs marsala; 1/3 cup thickened cream; 25 g gorgonzola crumbled; 1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 200 g green beans

by Australia's Best Recipes Team Last updated on 07/09/2019

A romantic meal for two that won't break the budget. Create a restaurant-worthy dish at home. Recipe by Lucy Nunes - Australia's Best Recipes Team

Ingredients

450 g potatoes halved peeled
1/4 cup milk
25 g butter chopped
2 tsp olive oil
2 x 400 g scotch fillet steak (beef)
1 eschalot finely chopped
1 tsp fresh thyme
1 tbs marsala
1/3 cup thickened cream
25 g gorgonzola crumbled
1/4 tsp Worcestershire sauce
200 g green beans

Method

Step 1

Place potato in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Season with salt. Bring to the boil. Boil for 30 minutes or until tender.
Step 2

Drain well. Return to pan over low heat for 1 minute to dry out. Remove from heat. Add milk and butter and mash using a potato masher until smooth. Season.
Step 3

Meanwhile, season steaks. Heat oil in a large frying pan over high heat. Cook steaks for 1-2 minutes each side or until cooked to your liking. Transfer to a plate. Cover with foil to keep warm.
Step 4

Add eshalot and thyme to same pan and cook, stirring, over medium heat for 3 minutes or until softened.
Step 5

Add marsala and cook, scraping base of pan, for 1 minute or until wine evaporates.
Step 6

Add cream and cheese and stir until combined. Cook for 2 minutes or until sauce starts to simmer and thickens slightly. Add Worcestershire sauce. Season with pepper.
Step 7

Meanwhile, cook beans in a small saucepan of boiling salted water for 4 minutes or until tender. Drain well.
Step 8

Serve steaks with mash and beans. Drizzle over sauce.