Pan Fried Steak and Twice-Baked Potatoes

This meal could not be easier. We had some extra Omaha steaks laying around, and I wasn't that hungry, so I threw this together. I got a baked tater, DH got some cow, and we were all pretty happy.

Pan-Fried Steak
In a saute pan, add olive oil, 1 close minced garlic, rosemary and 1 tsp worcestshire sauce. When oil is hot, place steak in pan. Sprinkle with fresh ground black pepper and a dash of kosher salt. Cook about 3 minutes on that side, flip and repeat. Continue until cooked to desired temperature.





Twice-Baked Potatoes
Bake two potatoes at 425 degrees for an hour. Take out of oven, let cool for 10 minutes. Slice in half lengthwise and scoop out middles into a large bowl. Add milk, a dash of 1/2 and 1/2, 1 tbsp butter, 2 tbsp fat free sour cream, salt and pepper, and mix with an electric mixer. Fold in shredded cheddar cheese, chopped bacon and broccoli florets. Spoon back into potato skins, garnish with more cheese, and bake at 350 for 20-30 minutes or until the peaks of potato are browned. Sprinkle with chives before serving.

Beer Batter Veggies with Horseradish Dipping Sauce

This weekend, DH gave me a deep fryer (that also steams & boils) as a gift. I was so excited to use it, and fried veggies are among my favorite guilty pleasures. I'm looking forward to putting this new appliance to good use.

Beer Batter

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 beaten egg

1 tsp garlic salt

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

1 1/2 cups flat, light beer

Put flour, egg, garlic salt, pepper and paprika in a mixing bowl. Add beer and whisk together.

Fried Veggies

Cut zucchini, broccoli and mushrooms into bite-size pieces. Toss in beer batter.

Heat deep fryer to 375. Carefully add coated veggies to basket and fry 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Place on paper-towel covered plate to absorb extra oil and serve immediately.

Horseradish Sauce

1/4 cup mayonnaise

horseradish to taste

Mix together to desired spiciness. Chill before serving