Flash-Fried Steak with White Bean Mash

Difficulty: Easy
Servings: 4
Nutritional Information per Serving (1 of 4 servings): Calories 778, Total Fat 36 g, Saturated Fat 10 g, Carbohydrates 65 g, Dietary Fiber 15 g, Sugar 1 g, Protein 49 g, Cholesterol 107 mg, Sodium 1094 mg
Total Time: 25 minutes
Preparation: 5 minutes
Cooking: 20 minutes

Imagine transforming humble thin steaks into a juicy, rare delight in just 90 seconds per sidepaired with an irresistible garlicky, lemony white bean mash that's so addictive, you'll want seconds (or use extra beans for two!). Forget those skimpy "minute steaks" from childhood; this quick-fire method delivers restaurant-worthy flavor at home, perfect for busy nights when you crave a hearty, impressive supper under five minutes from pan to plate. Thin yet satisfying cuts sear to perfection, while the creamy mashchunky, zesty, and flavorfulelevates every bite. Scale it up for family or savor leftovers; it's that good!

Ingredients:

1/4 cup olive oil, plus an additional 2 teaspoons, separated
Most of 1 clove garlic, finely minced
1 lemon, zested and juiced
3 (14-ounce) cans white beans
4 thinly sliced sirloin or entrecte steaks, each about 5 ounces
Salt, to taste

Instructions:

Begin by preparing the beans: heat 1/4 cup olive oil in a saucepan, add the minced garlic and lemon zest, and warm gently to release their flavours.
Drain and rinse the beans under cold water, then add them to the pan. Heat while mashing gently with a broad, flat spoon to create a chunky puree. Season with salt to suit your taste, keeping in mind some canned beans can be saltier than others.
Meanwhile, warm one teaspoon of olive oil in a large frying pan or skillet over high heat. Cook the steaks for about 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Transfer them to warmed plates and sprinkle salt lightly over them while resting.
Pour the lemon juice into the hot skillet and allow it to bubble and combine with the meat juices and oil. Drizzle this tangy mixture over the steaks and serve immediately alongside the bean mash.