Romantic Steak Dinner For Two

This Romantic Steak Dinner For Two recipe is easy to follow, does not involve a ton of ingredients or prep work and will wow your significant other! If you’re feeling uneasy about heading out on the town during the current state of the world, you’re in the right place. I will walk you through this meal step by step and hopefully answer any and all questions you have before you even have a chance to ask them!

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner people! Many couples are not super into this holiday and feel like it’s too much of a “Hallmark holiday”. I totally get that! However, with everything going on in the world right now, I’m using it as an excuse to celebrate something good with my hubby.

What you will need to make a steak dinner for two

For the steaks

• Steak – I used Butcher Box 6oz Top Sirloin. Click here for $30 off your first box!
• Cask Iron Skillet – for cooking the steaks. I love my Lodge Cast Iron Skillet!
• Tongs – for flipping your steaks
• Cutting board – once the steaks are done cooking, you’ll want to allow them time to rest. Use a cutting board for this!
• Olive Oil
• Butter
• Salt
• Thermometer – if you’re unsure about how long to cook your steaks

For the potatoes

• Potatoes – I personally like red potatoes or baby Dutch yellow potatoes
• Knife & Cutting Board– for cutting your potatoes
• A Big Bowl – for seasoning your potatoes
• A Large Baking Sheet – for roasting your potatoes
• Foil
• Cooking Spray
• Olive Oil
• Spices: Salt, Pepper, Garlic powder, Onion powder & Paprika
• Measuring spoons – if you’d like to use exact measurements for seasoning

For the mushrooms

• Mushrooms – you can buy whole and slice them or buy pre-sliced
• Onion – I like to use a yellow or white onion
• Knife and Cutting Board – for slicing your onion
• Frying Pan – for sautéing your mushrooms
• Olive Oil
• Salt & Pepper

Optional

• Red wine

How to cook a steak in a cast iron skillet

The key to cooking a steak in a cast iron skillet is HEAT. You will want the skillet to be hot enough when you first put your steaks in. In order to achieve the proper heat, you will want to pre-heat your pan on a medium to high flame for about 4 minutes. I heat my skillet with a drizzle of olive oil already in the pan. You will want the pan to be generously covered but you don’t want the steaks to be submerged in olive oil.

While your pan is heating, remove your steaks from their packaging and pat dry. Season on all sides with salt.

Once your skillet is heated, sprinkle some salt in your pan and add your steaks in laying them away from you so that olive oil does not splatter towards you/on you. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side for a medium-rare steak.

Important: do not move your steaks around too much. Add them to the pan and don’t move them until the timer dings!

How long should I cook my steak?

The answer to this question depends on a few things:

• How thick are your steaks?
• What temperature do you like your steaks to be?

My timing (3-4 minutes per side) is based on two 6oz top sirloins and wanting them to be medium-rare. If you’re very unfamiliar with cooking steaks, use a thermometer.

Medium-rare – 135 degrees

Medium – 140 degrees

Medium-well – 145 degrees

Tips for scheduling your cooking

One thing I’ve always struggled with when it comes to cooking for one other person or a group of people is timing. When do I start each part of the meal so that everything finishes at the same time and nothing gets cold? Well I’ve tested this out for you so that you don’t need to worry! Below are the exact steps you’ll need to make a steak dinner for two…

Remove your steaks from the freezer the night before and let thaw in the fridge overnight.

When you’re ready to begin, pre-heat your oven to 400 degrees. The entire active cooking process should take 40 minutes not including the pre-heating of the oven so turn on your oven 50 minutes before you want to serve your meal.

While your oven is pre-heating, prepare your potatoes. Your potatoes should be ready and on your pan by the time the oven is ready. Put your potatoes in the oven and set a timer for 40 minutes.

While your potatoes are cooking…

Set your table and prepare all other ingredients for the dinner. Arrange ingredients on the counter and put your skillet and your frying pan on your preferred burners.

Slice your onion and set aside in a bowl. Clean and dry your cutting board, you will use this to let your steaks rest.

When your potatoes have 25 more minutes on the timer, begin heating your cast iron with olive oil. Remove your steaks from their package, pat them dry and salt them. After your skillet has been heating for about 4 minutes, add your steaks. Cook for your desired amount of time, remove and let rest on your cutting board.

The mushrooms will take 8-10 minutes to cook so begin as soon as you remove your steaks from the pan. Heat your pan with olive oil for about a minute, add your onions and mushrooms, sprinkle with salt and sauté. You’ll want to move them around every minute so they don’t burn. Some mushrooms will release more water than others so keep an eye on them.

By the time your mushrooms are done, your potatoes should also be done and your steaks will be ready to dig in to! You can add everything to their own plates and bowls and arrange on your table family style or plate everything up and serve.

Lastly, pat yourself on the back for a job well done.

Easy desserts to pair with your steak dinner:

Almond Flour Chocolate Raspberry Brownies

Double Chocolate Tahini Cookies

Double Chocolate Banana Bread

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