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3-Ingredient Steak With Crispy Parmesan Potatoes

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Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks

In Epi's 3-Ingredient Recipes series, we show you how to make great food with just three ingredients (plus staples like oil, salt, and pepper).

This easy steak dinner only requires a few ingredients but is full of rich, satisfying flavor.

Recipe information

  • Total Time

    1 hour

  • Yield

    Serves 4

Ingredients

2 pounds small new potatoes
Kosher salt
1/2 cup olive oil, divided
3/4 cup grated Parmesan
1 (1 1/2-pound) hanger steak
Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place potatoes in a medium pot; add cold water to cover by 1". Season with salt, bring to a boil, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender, 12–15 minutes. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet; let cool slightly, then lightly crush with your palm.

    Step 2

    Heat 3 Tbsp. oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high. Reduce heat to medium-low and add half of the potatoes; season with 3/4 tsp. salt. Cook, turning once, until golden brown, 15–20 minutes. Transfer potatoes to a plate. Add 3 Tbsp. oil, 3/4 tsp. salt, and remaining potatoes to pan; cook, turning once, until golden brown, 15–20 minutes. Return all potatoes to pan, sprinkle with cheese, and cook, tossing to coat, until cheese begins to crisp, 1–2 more minutes.

    Step 3

    Meanwhile, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Season steak with salt and pepper and cook, turning occasionally, until deep brown and an instant-read thermometer registers 125°F for medium-rare, about 3 minutes per side.

    Step 4

    Transfer steak to a cutting board. Thinly slice steak against the grain and serve with potatoes alongside.

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