Steak is great but sometimes the preparation of the side dishes can sometimes be a “chop till you drop” exercise. If you don’t like chopping, try this “no-knife” recipe. This is an easy and delightful meal.

Serves 4

Total Time: 30m

Ingredients

• 450 g small potatoes (about 12)
• salt and black pepper
• 50ml plus 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 4 small steaks (700g in total)
• 30g  crumbled blue cheese
• 2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
• 1 small head lettuce, torn (about 4 cups)

Directions

1. Place the potatoes in a large pot and add enough cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and add 2 teaspoons salt. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 14 to 16 minutes. Drain, run under cold water to cool, and using a fork or your fingers, break the potatoes in half.
2. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the steaks with 1 teaspoon salt and ¾ teaspoon pepper and cook to the desired doneness, 4 to 5 minutes per side for medium-rare.
3. In a large bowl, combine the blue cheese, vinegar, the remaining ¼ cup of oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper. Add the lettuce and potatoes and toss to coat. Serve with the steaks.

Recommended Wine:

The Arniston Bay Cabernet Merlot will be perfect with this meal. This is a well balanced , full bodied wine and will complement this steak dish.

Source: realsimple.com